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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