Attempt to arrest NORAID’s Martin Galvin

Title

Attempt to arrest NORAID’s Martin Galvin

Genre

Interview

TX Date

13 Aug 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:47

Description

Interview with a US NORAID member about the behaviour of the security forces in Northern Ireland, after they tried to arrest NORAID leader Martin Galvin at a republican rally, leading to violence and the killing of Sean Downes by police plastic bullet. Galvin is banned from the UK. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

USA; Political demonstrations; Northern Ireland; UK; Violence; Policing practice; RUC; Arrests; Martin Galvin; NORAID

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