File MB 1/40. - Copy depositions of William Garrett of the Metropolitan police, and John Armishaw of Welsh Pool, re. the Llanidloes riot of 30 April

Copy depositions of William Garrett of the Metropolitan police, and John Armishaw of Welsh Pool, respecting the riot at Llanidloes on the 30 April. The former describes the capture of two prisoners in the morning, the consequent attack upon the Trewethyn Arms Hotel, and his eventual escape to a hay loft. The latter gives a similar description of the destruction of the hotel, and proceeds to relate how he was battered to unconsciousness by the mob as he was attempting to leave by the mail. His staff, pistol, handcuffs, and money were stolen.