Violence at Reading fair

Title

Violence at Reading fair

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:01:22

Description

Report on violence at a fairground at Hills Meadow near Reading where a gang of about 150 youths confronted police. Includes interview with Superintendent Alan Cuthill(?). Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Alan Cuthill(?)

Keywords

Injuries; Police; Violence; Funfairs; Riots; Police personnel; Policemen; Thames Valley Police; Reading; Fairgrounds; Fairs (entertainment)

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