Wapping Three proved innocent awarded £90,000

Title

Wapping Three proved innocent awarded £90,000

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

24 Jun 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:08

Description

Report on the aftermath of the Wapping riots. Three men who were imprisoned and assaulted by police have proved their innocence and, although they have won £90,000 in damages, they say justice has still not been served. Speakers are George Hickman, Martin Wheeler and Geoffrey Charlton. Oni Bhattacharya reports. Broadcast on Drivetime.

Contributors

Oni Bhattacharya; George Hickman; Martin Wheeler; Geoffrey Charlton

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Newspapers; Police; Policing practice; Newspaper press; Assault; Rupert Murdoch; SOGAT; News International; Riots (events); Wapping, London

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