Balcombe Street siege

Balcombe Street siege
Part of The Troubles
Modern view of Balcombe Street, Marylebone. No. 22b, the building involved in the siege, is to the left.
Location London, England Result IRA members surrendered with the hostages rescued
Belligerents
Metropolitan Police	Provisional Irish Republican Army

The Balcombe Street siege was an incident involving members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) and London's Metropolitan Police lasting from 6 to 12 December 1975. The siege ended with the surrender of the four IRA members and the release of their two hostages. The events were televised and watched by millions.^[1]