Political repercussions of London gun seige

Title

Political repercussions of London gun seige

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

23 Mar 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:04:39

Description

Kevin Murphy reports on the siege at Philbeach Gardens in Earls Court, London at which murderer and escaped prisoner James Baigrie committed suicide after two days. Examines the resulting political wrangling over police handling of the incident. Includes interviews with Scottish Labour MP Willie Hamilton; Home Secretary Leon Brittan; Commander John Perrett. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Leon Brittan; Willie Hamilton; Kevin Murphy; John Perrett

Keywords

Suicide; Politics; London; Police; Metropolitan Police; Earls Court; Policing practice; Sieges; Prisoners; Guns; Firearms; Escapes; James Baigrie; Vans; Philbeach Gardens

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