HC Deb 29 June 1955 vol 543 c23W
59. Mrs. L. Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies on what charge Mr. John Campbell and Mr. Peter Kirby were held for the night of 19th June in prison in Nicosia.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The two men were not charged, and were not held in prison for the night. The Governor informs us that they were taken to a police station in connection with a bomb explosion, of which they were accused by a crowd of Cypriots who assaulted them, and from whom they were rescued by the police. They were released after a statement had been taken from them. I am asking the Governor for a detailed report on the incident.

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