Midlands temple firebombed

Title

Midlands temple firebombed

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

8 Dec 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:02:16

Description

A Shree Krishna Temple in Sandwell, West Bromwich has been devastated following a firebomb attack believed to be the result of violence in India between Hindus and Muslims which has spillled over. Temple president Bob Patel calls for calm whilst West Bromwich East MP Peter Snape resolves the bombers will not be allowed to win and Chief Superintendent Bryan(?) Quilter appeals for information. Report by Paul Chapman.

Contributors

Peter Snape; Paul Chapman; Bob Patel; Brian(?) Quilter

Keywords

India; Fires; Temples; Bombs; West Midlands; Hindus; Muslims; Sandwell; Shree Krishna; West Bromwich

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