Man shot in London by Cuban diplomat likely an MI5 agent

Title

Man shot in London by Cuban diplomat likely an MI5 agent

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

14 Sep 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:18

Description

Linda Duffin reports on the shooting of a man in London by Cuban diplomat Carlos Medina Perez. The man seen running from outside the flat of Medina Perez, with blood running from a wound to his hand was later revealed to be a British secret agent, part of a 4 strong team that had been following the diplomat. Medina and the Cuban ambassador, Dr Oscar Fernandez-Mell, were given 24 hours to get out of the country. Includes interview with Dr Fernandez-Mell.

Contributors

Linda Duffin; Oscar Fernandez-Mell

Keywords

Deportation; London; Cuba; International relations; Espionage; State security; Spies; Diplomats; Carlos Medina Perez

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