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Balcombe Street siege
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The Balcombe Street siege was an incident involving members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) and London's Metropolitan Police lasting from 6 to 12 December 1975. The siege ended with the surrender of the four IRA members and the release of their two hostages. The events were televised and watched by millions.
Modern view of Balcombe Street, Marylebone. No. 22b, the building involved in the siege, is to the left.
Modern view of Balcombe Street, Marylebone. No. 22b, the building involved in the siege, is to the left.
Scott's restaurant in 2005, the second attack on which preceded the siege.
Scott's restaurant in 2005, the second attack on which preceded the siege.
Ross McWhirter
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Alan Ross McWhirter was, with his twin brother, Norris, the cofounder of the 1955 Guinness Book of Records and a contributor to the television programme Record Breakers. He was assassinated by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) in 1975.
Ross McWhirter
Ross McWhirter