Murder Maps - S05E03: The Siege of Sidney Street (Houndsditch Murders)
In December 1910, the murder of three City of London Police officers and the wounding of two others was, and continues to be, one of the largest multiple murders of police officers on duty carried out in Great Britain. The three officers – Sergeants Bentley and Tucker and Constable Choat - were shot dead whilst trying to prevent a burglary at a jewellers in Houndsditch on the evening of the 16th of December and this incident and the events surrounding it formed the precursor to the famous Siege of Sidney Street in January 1911.
Cast: Nicholas Day
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Murder Maps S05E03 Synopsis
Murder Maps "The Siege of Sidney Street (Houndsditch Murders)" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2019-10-21, this episode is part of Season 5 of Murder Maps. Featuring performances from Nicholas Day among the cast. With a runtime of 45m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Crime and Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In December 1910, the murder of three City of London Police officers and the wounding of two others was, and continues to be, one of the largest multiple murders of police officers on duty carried out in Great Britain. The three officers – Sergeants...
