Lockett’s Restaurant, Westminster is bombed

Title

Lockett’s Restaurant, Westminster is bombed

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:43

Description

Unidentified (Scottish?) male investigating officer is interviewed over the Lockett’s Restaurant bombing in Marsham Street, Westminster (12/08/79). He says the INLA has claimed responsibility, and issues a public warning. He also makes reference to Mr (Airey?) Neave having lived in the area (Airey Neave, Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary, was assassinated by the IRA on 30/03/79). Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

London; Terrorism; Police; UK; Great Britain; INLA; Airey Neave; England; Bombs; Explosions; Lockett’s Restaurant

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