Bournemouth IRA attacks

Title

Bournemouth IRA attacks

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

13 Aug 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:13

Description

Kevin Silverton reports from Bournemouth on 5 fire bombs going off in town centre stores and a large device being found under the pier, believed to be the work of the IRA. With Assistant Chief Constable of Dorset Police, Alan Rose, calling for public vigilance; local people give their opinions; David Sykes from Bournemouth Chamber of Commerce and Council leader Douglas Ayr say the town will not be beaten. Originally on 2CR FM. For LBC Drivetime show.

Contributors

2CR; Alan Rose; Kevin Silverton; David Sykes; Douglas Ayr

Keywords

Terrorism; IRA; Bournemouth; Bombs; Criminal investigation; Seaside resorts; Drivetime (radio programme); Piers

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