IRELAND.
STORY OF SAVAGERY. (Router.) LONDON, February 3. A story of savagery was told at the County Court, Kerry, by a constable wlio was captured by the Sinn Fcincrs. 'He was beaten into . semi-consciousness and dragged by a rope across the country all night long. Placed against a wall he was offered the alternative of resignation from the force or to be shot. Refusing, he was- again beaten and * diagged- across the country aim thrown amongst pigs. He was then marched and, driven^anotherJfl mi les when he was told thaUe was free to return to the The Judge awarded the victim £2ooo* J Evidence was given that •constable who was similar treat ed became demented and died.
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Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 14470, 5 February 1921, Page 3
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117IRELAND. Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 14470, 5 February 1921, Page 3
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