Shooting at social club in Orpington

Title

Shooting at social club in Orpington

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Dec 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:30

Description

Report on an attack by a gunman on the Eldred Community Centre in the St Mary Cray area of Orpington, Kent. The attack is thought to be related to a fight in the bar on Christmas Eve; some locals have blamed the violence on feuding between Gypsies in the area. Six men were wounded in the attack, including Steven Maddox, who may not walk again. Includes interview with Detective Chief Inspector Roger Williams. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Roger Williams

Keywords

Injuries; Crime; Kent; Guns; Firearms; Gypsies; Orpington; Community centres; St Mary Cray; Steven Maddox

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