Donal Kelly reports from a barricade St. Columb's Street, Derry, where police attacked houses in the early hours of the morning on Sunday 5 January 1969.
St. Columb's Street is situated in the heart of the nationalist area of Derry city. Residents claim that police systematically broke every window in the street. Residents also claim that when they objected, the police threatened them and molested some of the women. Senior police officials, while not commenting on the claims, have promised a full investigation if complaints are documented.
Title: |
Derry Police Accused of Breaking Windows |
Clip Duration: |
00:00:59 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Police Damage Homes in Nationalist Area of Derry |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
A RTÉ News report by Donal Kelly from 5 January 1969. |
Local Keywords: |
Civil Rights Movement, Derry, Londonderry, RUC, Donal Kelly, St. Columb's Street, Police, People's Democracy |
Coverage: |
Ireland, Derry |
Topic: |
Wars and Conflict |
Contributor(s): |
Donal Kelly (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ |
Broadcast Date: |
05/01/1969 |
Production Year: |
1969 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
N5/0069A |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Black and White |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
