Supergrass found dead in lake

Title

Supergrass found dead in lake

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

29 May 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:07

Description

Police have confirmed that a body found floating in a Gloucestershire lake was supergrass Alan White, who was officially under their protection when he went missing. It was also revealed that White was due to be the key prosecution witness in a robbery trial, and he had told relatives that he feared for his life. Detective Superintendent Malcolm Hart comments on the case. Richard Franklin reports. Possibly broadcast by Severn Sound.

Contributors

Richard Franklin; Malcolm Hart; Severn Sound?

Keywords

Crime; Police; Homicide; Policing practice; England; Gloucestershire; Informers; Dead bodies; Alan White

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