Tanks storm Basra jail to free soldiers

BRITISH forces using tanks broke down the walls of Basra jail to free two service personnel arrested for firing on Iraqi policemen, it was reported last night.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

John-Paul Ford Rojas and David Stringer

Witnesses told the Associated Press that about 150 Iraqi prisoners fled the jail as well.

The British Ministry of Defence would not comment on the report.

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