It has been suggested that Collins had a hand in the assassination of Sir Henry Wilson. This has never been confirmed. Wilson was shot dead at the doorstep of his London home by two Irishmen, former British Army soldiers who had served in the Great War. The two were quickly captured and hanged.Peter Hart, "Michael Collins and the assassination of Sir Henry Wilson" The murder precipitated a policy of "Official Reprisals", sparked by Rory O'Connor's anti-Treaty IRA occupation of the Four Courts, home of the Provisional Government's ministry. From 22 June 1922 there were six Cabinet meetings in 72 hours.Cabinet Conclusions, 5.00 pm meeting, 22 June 1922; David Lloyd George to Michael Collins (CAB, 21/255).
