Policeman’s hand cut off with sword

Title

Policeman’s hand cut off with sword

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

27 Oct 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:04:08

Description

Peter Deeley reports on an incident in Albany Close, Tottenham, North London, involving policeman Sergeant Bob Window who was attacked with a sword while carrying out a house search. His left hand had to be sewn back on at Mount Vernon Hospital after the attack. Includes interview with Leslie Horsted, neighbour who supplied ice; Police Superintendent Barry Vincent; David Gault, surgeon. (Peter Gilchrist, a warehouseman, was later charged over the incident). Broadcast on LBC Newstalk Drivetime (presented by Angela Rippon – not heard in clip).

Contributors

Peter Deeley; LBC Newstalk 97.3; Leslie Horsted; Barry Vincent; David Gault

Keywords

London; Surgery; Police personnel; Assault; Tottenham; Drivetime (radio programme); Edged weapons; Amputation; Mount Vernon Hospital; Angela Rippon; Bob Window; Swords

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