Police will defend RUC families

Title

Police will defend RUC families

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

7 Apr 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:30

Description

Report on a press conference by Chief of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Sir John Hermon and Assistant Chief Constable Bill McAllister(?). Sitting behind a cache of seized weapons, they say action will be taken to defend RUC families following recent petrol bomb attacks, and deny claims of disaffection in the RUC. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Hermon; Bill McAllister(?)

Keywords

Northern Ireland; Terrorism; Police; Policing practice; Weapons; Police personnel; Security; Family; Firearms; Personal safety; Bombs; RUC

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