HOW THE PRISONERS LOOKED IN COURT.

Grey River Argus, 26 June 1922, Page 5

HOW THE PRISONERS LOOKED IN COURT.

LONDON, June 23. Connolly and O’Brien "were smuggled in by a. back entrance to the police court, outwitting’ a crowd which congregated at the main entrance Both looked dishevilled, and unkempt. They were bandaged on their heads and faces, and were bearing traces of their struggle. Connolly, is a tall, burly, broad-shouldered, heavy man, with cleanshaved features, and a mop of black hair. He looked quickly round court, as if seeking some familiar face. O'Brien, who has a wooden log, nervously clutched the dock rail. Mr Travers Humphreys intimated that he had been instructed to prosecute on charges, firstly, or murder of AVilson; secondly, of shooting with intent to murder March, and Sayer (a civilian), and Alexander Clark. Mr Humphreys then indicated the. gravity of possibilities behind the crime, when he, said:—“lt will probably be found necessary to ask the Court that the names of the witnesses shall be not publish-

ed. It will certainly be necessary to ask that no photographs be taken or published of the persons involved in the case.” Detective Inspector Burton gave evidence of charging the accused at the police station. Neither, he said, made any reply. Connolly had then asked how the wounded people were progressing, and was told their condition was favourable. He then remarked: “1 am glad to hear that!” Form;/ evidence was given, and when a remand was granted, the accused immediately were surrounded by police. Connolly again glanced around the Court. 'The accused were removed to Brixton Prison from the front exit, again outwitting the crowd, who now were watching the rear exit. Six officers rode at the rear of the van, several detectives following m a motor car.