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James Davey life support turned off

Title
James Davey life support turned off
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
23 Mar 1983
Year of production
1983
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Duration
00:02:52
Description
Report on the decision of doctors in Coventry to turn off the life support of James Davey following injuries allegedly received while in police custody in the city’s main police station on 11/03/83. Includes interviews with his brothers John Bowman and Brian Watson. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
John Bowman; Brian Watson
Keywords
Deaths; Police; Policing practice; Coventry; Doctors; Life support care; James Davey

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