Lockett’s Restaurant, Westminster is bombed

Title
Lockett’s Restaurant, Westminster is bombed
Genre
Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1979
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Duration
00:02:43
Description
Unidentified (Scottish?) male investigating officer is interviewed over the Lockett’s Restaurant bombing in Marsham Street, Westminster (12/08/79). He says the INLA has claimed responsibility, and issues a public warning. He also makes reference to Mr (Airey?) Neave having lived in the area (Airey Neave, Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary, was assassinated by the IRA on 30/03/79). Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
None Identified
Keywords
London; Terrorism; Police; UK; Great Britain; INLA; Airey Neave; England; Bombs; Explosions; Lockett’s Restaurant

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LBC/IRN, "Lockett’s Restaurant, Westminster is bombed". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0004100456010 (Accessed 02 Aug 2025)