RIOTS IN CARMARTHEN.
POLICE AND MINERS CLASH. LONDON, August G. Grave rioting occurred at a colliery at Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. Five hundred etrikers raided a pit with the object of bringing out two workers. The police, who defended the colliery, were attacked with sticks and stones. There were many casualties on both eidee, including the deputy-chief constable and an inspector, who was severely injured. The mine manager's house was damaged. A strong contingent of Glamorgan and Carmarthen police finally restored order. (Keuter.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 185, 7 August 1925, Page 7
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