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Ian BALL: attempted kidnap of HRH Princess Anne and attempted murder of three Royal...

Catalogue reference: DPP 2/5401

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Reference
DPP 2/5401
Date
1974-1984
Description

Ian BALL: attempted kidnap of HRH Princess Anne and attempted murder of three Royal Police Officers on 20 March 1974 in The Mall, London SW1. Convicted and sentenced under the Mental Health Act 1959.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
2626/74
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Access conditions
Open on Transfer
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C11290497/

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