Thatcher son arrested over 'coup plot'

Mark Thatcher, the son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, was arrested today over claims that he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea.

Wed, 25 Aug, 2004 - 11:04

Mark Thatcher, the son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, was arrested today over claims that he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea.

South African police said Thatcher was arrested at his home in Cape Town.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Trump Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Greece Toxic Fish Greek fishermen receive cash to catch toxic fish
John Bolton, Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) spons Ex-national security adviser John Bolton admits retaining classified information
CourtsHeathrowPlace: Cape TownPlace: AfricaPerson: ThatcherPerson: Mark ThatcherPerson: prime ministerPerson: Margaret ThatcherPerson: Sipho NgwemaPerson: NgwemaOrganisation: Equatorial GuineaOrganisation: government of Equatorial GuineaOrganisation: South Africa
Rescue worker search through the rubble of a collapsed building (Pedro Mattey/AP)

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 920

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited