Rescue of Don Tidey in Ireland

Title

Rescue of Don Tidey in Ireland

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

17 Dec 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:03

Description

Report on the rescue of Chairman and Chief Executive of the Associated British Food companies, Don Tidey, who was abducted and held captive in Ireland near the Northern Ireland border. The rescue involved a fierce gun battle in which a police officer and a soldier were killed. Irish Prime Minister Dr Garret FitzGerald comments to the press. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Garret FitzGerald

Keywords

Deaths; Injuries; Terrorism; Ireland; Police personnel; Hostages; Guns; Soldiers; Criminal investigation; Abduction

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