Title

Strangeways siege comes to an end

Genre

News report; Interview; News bulletin

TX Date

25 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:59

Description

News bulletin, presented by Julie Benson. The Strangeways Prison siege has finally ended. The last five inmates have given themselves up, and the aftermath of the siege is described and an overview of events given. Home Office Minister, David Mellor makes a statement. Julie Sedgwick and James Matthews report. Broadcast on London Talkback Radio.

Contributors

David Mellor; Julie Benson; James Matthews; Julie Sedgwick; London Talkback Radio

Keywords

Prisons; Manchester; Riots; Sieges; Prisoners; Strangeways Prison

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