Manchester police committee rift

Title

Manchester police committee rift

Genre

Interview

TX Date

11 Sep 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:04:01

Description

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable James Anderton talks about the rift between himself and Labour councillors on the local police committee with allegations of police brutality by the deputy chairwoman (Gabrielle Cox) over Moss Side riots. He was prevented from presenting his report on the riots. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

James Anderton

Keywords

Politics; Labour Party; Police; Manchester; Policing practice; Assault; Politicians; Committees; Greater Manchester Police; Gabrielle Cox

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