ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP LORD NUFFIELD ?
* ARRESTED MAX CHARGED LONDON, May 27. John Bruce Thornton, who was arrested after an alleged attempt to kidnap Lord Nuffield, appeared in court. He was remanded in custody after formal proceedings of only a few minutes. , , Thornton, aged 50, described as of no occupation, was charged wit:t being in possession of two automatic pistols and ammunition with intent to endanger life. Lord Nuffield was not present m th'? court, which was crowdeu.
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22414, 30 May 1938, Page 9
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