The beating was so severe Meehan was given the last rites , the first of four occasions on which he received last rites .
Meehan was arrested on 22 August 1969 for riotous behaviour , and was badly beaten before being imprisoned .
The beating was so severe Meehan was given the last rites , the first of four occasions on which Meehan received last rites .
Meehan was arrested on 22 August 1969 for riotous behaviour , and was badly beaten before being imprisoned .