1970 Press Photo Police Guard St. Stephen's Entrance CS Gas Bombs Thrown Chamber

CS Gas Bomb in the Commons.: a man suddenly stood up in the Strangers Gallery of the House of Commons yesterday and huried two CS gas bombs on the floor of the chamber. Within seconds the House was filled with dense smoke and choking fumes. Offering no resistance, the man was immediately overpowered by attendants. According to people sitting near him, the man shouted . "How do you like it Now you know what it's like in Belfast, Photo shows Police guarding St. Stephen's entrance when the public gallery of the Commons was closed after the incident.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 07-07-1970.

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