Man’s death at Northern Ireland republican rally

Title
Man’s death at Northern Ireland republican rally
Genre
News report; Press conference; Speech
TX Date
14 Aug 1984
Year of production
1984
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Duration
00:02:30
Description
Report on the announcement of an inquiry into the killing, by a police plastic bullet, of Sean Downes at a republican rally in Northern Ireland, attended by the IRA and Sinn Fein, after security forces tried to arrest NORAID leader Martin Galvin. Galvin is banned from the UK. Comments on a further rally. Speaking are Royal Ulster Constabulary police chief Sir John Hermon; priest reading Martin Galvin’s statement. Female reporter not identified.
Contributors
John Hermon
Keywords
Deaths; Political demonstrations; Northern Ireland; Violence; IRA; Policing practice; Republicanism; Policemen; Martin Galvin; NORAID; Sean Downes

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