A priest in Derry has been telling how he confronted an Irish Republican Army (IRA) gang who were preparing to ambush members of the Northern Ireland security forces. He says the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) asked him to go to a house where they knew a family was being held hostage.
Report shows housing estate in Derry where the family was held hostage and vehicles outside one of the houses.
Interview with Fr Eugene Boland who explains what happened.
The scene of the incident.
Interview with Peter Brooke, Northern Ireland Secretary Of State, who says he has not yet been fully briefed on the incident.
Peter Brooke addressing a meeting and describing the IRA as parasitic.
The reporter is Jim Dougal.
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