The proceedings were at last interrupted at 2.0 a.m. by the arrival of Lieutenant Pat Beresford of H.MS. Bruce, The British oticer requested the men's release, "The, Japanese lice "ofoer. told him to leave the ullding, shouting: "You "are British affeer. You are another drunken sot. Get out of here."
Lieutenant Beresford then asked the Japanese Police oticer his name. Threats were poured upon his bead and he was warned that he would bs imprisoned unless. he withdrew immediately. Fearing that his presence would "make the situation" worse, Lieutenant Beresford lett the police station and returned to his shi As soon as he had left, the Japanese police oMtcer continued hitiag the British sailors. Hatrison lost Ew. his "teeth. Smiths face Became badly "cut and Turner's Jaw was dislocated.
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