Gerrard Street fire investigation

Title

Gerrard Street fire investigation

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:34

Description

Report on a police investigation into a fire at the illegal gambling 39 Club in Gerrard Street in London’s China Town which killed at least 6, and the prior disturbance at the address. Includes police statement by Detective Superintendent George Ness. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

George Ness

Keywords

Deaths; London; Fires; Police; Nightclubs; Arson; Criminal investigation; Gambling; Gerrard Street; China Town; 39 Club

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