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Balcombe Street siege
1975 hostage incident / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[1]
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![]() Modern view of Balcombe Street, Marylebone. No. 22b, the building involved in the siege, is to the left. | |||||
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