FASCISTS’ METHODS
AN ALLEGED ASSAULT OFFICIALS CHARGED (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) LONDON, Feb. 24 William Symes, Arthur Mills and Albert Sharman, officials of the British Union of Fascists, were charged with doing grievous bodily harm to George Richardson, otherwise Malcolm Scott, a press contributor. Evidence was given that the scene of tlie alleged offence was'the Fascist headquarters at Chelsea, where Richardson assisted in recruiting. He. wrote a letter to* a journalist, giving his views on the Fascist policy and receiving £l, after which he was summoned to the presence of Mr. Dundass, chief of staff, who abused him. deprived him of his badge, and struck' him on the mouth, whilst Mills and Sharman punched him and five men, including the three accused, sat on him while Symes made him drink half a pint of castor oil, declaring: “We will take the law into our own hands.” He was threatened with more severe treatment unless he ascribed his injuries to his face and dental plate to an accident. The case was adjourned,
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18332, 26 February 1934, Page 7
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172FASCISTS’ METHODS Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18332, 26 February 1934, Page 7
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