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The tense conclusion of the siege at the Iranian embassy in Kensington, central London, is hailed as an extraordinary demonstration of bravery by the SAS. Over the course of the six-day standoff, officer PC Trevor Lock exhibited remarkable composure and resourcefulness.
Lock, who passed away at the age of 85, was on duty on April 30, 1980, when a group of six gunmen, armed and backed by Iraq, stormed in, demanding autonomy for the lucrative Khuzestan province, firing their automatic weapons as they entered.
Recently assigned to the Diplomatic Protection Group (DPG), he had momentarily stepped away from his post to accept a coffee from the embassy’s concierge on a dreary day. Had the tall, stocky Lock—standing at 6 feet 2 inches—stayed at his station with his firearm ready, he likely would have met a fatal shot.
The chaos of gunfire and Lock’s quick actions in activating an emergency alarm on his radio brought in police reinforcements, resulting in a tense situation that was broadcast to a global audience. Twenty-six individuals, including Iranian officials and two BBC journalists applying for visas, were taken hostage. While five were released, threats to execute diplomats escalated.
Despite being injured by shards of glass and searched, Lock successfully concealed his Smith & Wesson .38-caliber revolver. He declined food, wary that being escorted to the restroom could expose the weapon. As Ben Macintyre later remarked in his book, The Siege, it was a remarkable…
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Publish date : 2025-04-25 15:22:00
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