HC Deb 07 July 1954 vol 529 c169W
74. Mr. Hastings

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the result of the prosecution in Kenya of Assistant District Commandant Howell for his part in the incident when Guchu Gaithongo set fire to oil poured on the head of a suspect under interrogation.

Mr. Hopkinson

He was convicted on two counts of common assault, and fined a total of £20.

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