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Gang fight leaves man dead

Title
Gang fight leaves man dead
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
1 Sep 1986
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:02:50
Description
Report on a fight that occurred outside the Telegraph public house in Church Road (London). Two rival groups, armed with knives and a gun, clashed, resulting in the death of pub owner Peter Morris. Police believe the brawl was premeditated. Detective Roger Stoodley describes what happened, and says there may be a link with a previous incident in which a man named Michael Collins was killed. Female reporter not identified.
Contributors
Roger Stoodley
Keywords
Deaths; London; Crime; UK; Violence; Homicide; Policing practice; England; Assault; Public houses; Peter Morris; Michael Collins; Telegraph (public house)

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