Balcombe Street siege

Modern view of Balcombe Street, Marylebone. No. 22b, the building involved in the siege, is to the left.

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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