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The Mugging of Arthur Simmons Part 1 (Original title)
Date: 14 March 1973 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Richard Doubleday

Synopsis: Pensioner Arthur Simmons was robbed and attacked by two men in an alleyway. Why did PC Kershaw head straight for a youth club run by the local black community? Kershaw arrested two black youths, John Dempsey and Colin Langham, and their trial begins today. But it may well turn out to be the trial of PC Kershaw.

Subjects:
Race relations, Police

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 14 March 1973Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 13:30-14:00Runtime: 30 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Date: 14 March 1973not specified