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.

Thatcher son arrested over 'coup plot'
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.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Cape TownPlace: AfricaPerson: ThatcherPerson: Mark ThatcherPerson: prime ministerPerson: Margaret ThatcherPerson: Sipho NgwemaPerson: NgwemaOrganisation: Equatorial GuineaOrganisation: government of Equatorial GuineaOrganisation: South Africa
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