December’s Spotlight is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity.
On 17th December 1983, London was bustling with Christmas shoppers. Tourists and locals flocked to the famous 'Harrods' for thier Christmas treasures.
Shortly after lunch, Police recieve a coded message from the IRA, warning of a vehicle loaded with explosives.
Police rush to the scene to evacuate and allow them to deal with this deadly threat.
Where they too late? Was it ignited prematurely? Why Harrods?
2 officers were killed, alongside 3 bystanders, 1 officer dying several days later, and one officer was maimed, suffering life changing injuries. A police dog 'Queenie' was also killed.
Tune in and hear this tragic story.