LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Verdict of misadventure at Liddle Towers inquest

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

18 Oct 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:03:34

Description

Police solicitor Brian Spoor speaks to reporters following the verdict of misadventure at the inquiry into the death of amateur boxer Liddle Towers. Liddle’s mother, Mary Towers, and sister, Marion Towers, both give their reactions to the verdict as does the Reverend Ralph Bell, chairman of the Liddle Towers Action Committee. Geoff Dunn of the Police Federation says he was pleased with the verdict. Liddle Towers died after spending a night in Northumbria Police cells. Male reporter not identified.

Further information

The Times (18/10/78)

Contributors

Mary Towers; Marion Towers; Brian Spoor; Geoff Dunn; Ralph Bell

Keywords

Deaths; Police; Policing practice; Liddle Towers; Inquests; Sportsmen; Boxing; Accidental deaths; Verdicts; Northumbria Police

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