Title

Guardian Angels stopped at Gatwick

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

24 Jan 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:39

Description

Four members of the New York-based vigilante group, the Guardian Angels are still being questioned by police and immigration officers at Gatwick Airport, while their request for entry to the UK is being considered. They had flown in to train recruits to fight crime on London’s underground system. Training organiser Tom Hibbert expresses his surprise and disappointment at their detention; Briton, George McKenzie hopes to join the Angels. Home Secretary Douglas Hurd is sceptical of the move to bring the Angels’ methods to Britain. Gareth Furby reports.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd; George McKenzie; Gareth Furby; Tom Hibbert

Keywords

USA; London; UK; Immigration; Violence; Public transport; International relations; Underground railway networks; Personal safety; Guardian Angels (organisation)

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