Russell Broomhead

Russell Broomhead

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Russell Broomhead is a miner who became infamous for being captured in a photograph during the violent clashes at Orgreave, where he was seen being attacked by police. His experience has become emblematic of the struggles faced by miners during the strike, illustrating the harsh realities of labor disputes in the 1980s.

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A TV news crew captures footage of Russell Broomhead being repeatedly bludgeoned over the head with a truncheon.

The confrontation at Orgreave: a visual timeline | Industrial action
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-20
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