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Looking for help please,

In The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 18, crossword number 22, the clue reads:

Managed to catch two men heading west in distant conflict (11)

Answer: psittacosis

It would be appreciated if somebody could explain this answer to me. Normally, I can figure it out, but this one I’m stumped.

Thanks again for your help

I think there's a mistake in the book as the answer to that clue is:

F (RAN COP RUSS IAN W) AR

I was wondering if it was a mistake. The answer you are referring to is the very next clue in the same puzzle. That said, it differs by one word. It says arrest vs. catch. I didn’t think The Times makes mistake.

Thanks for your response