Stabbed PC to return to work

Title

Stabbed PC to return to work

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

14 Feb 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:02

Description

Report on a press conference with PC George Hammond, on his struggle to return to health after being stabbed whilst on duty; his kidney transplant and planned return to work - though not to the beat - a year after the attack. Hammond’s surgeon, Michael Buick, pays tribute to his patient’s bravery. (Scottish) male reporter not identified.

Contributors

George Hammond; Michael Buick

Keywords

Injuries; Health; Police; Police personnel; Kidney transplantation; Assault; Policemen; Edged weapons

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