Balcombe Street siege
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December 1975 eventsDecember 1975 events in the United KingdomHostage taking in the United KingdomMaryleboneMetropolitan Police operationsProvisional Irish Republican Army actions in LondonSieges in the United KingdomTerrorist incidents in the United Kingdom in 1975Use British English from May 2013
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.
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Balcombe Street, London Marylebone
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Balcombe Street 20
NW1 6HH London, Marylebone
England, United Kingdom
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