PSNI release man in connection with IRA blast that killed a Catholic nun and three police officers

A man arrested in connection with an IRA bomb attack that killed a Catholic nun and three police officers in the North has been released pending a report to prosecutors.

PSNI release man in connection with IRA blast that killed a Catholic nun and three police officers

A man arrested in connection with an IRA bomb attack that killed a Catholic nun and three police officers in the North has been released pending a report to prosecutors.

The 54-year-old suspect was detained at Belfast International Airport on Monday morning.

He was the second man questioned in relation to the 1990 attack in Co Armagh in less than a week.

A 55-year-old man arrested last Thursday was also released pending a police file being submitted to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service.

Sister Catherine Dunne, Constable William Hanson, Reserve Constable Joshua Willis and Reserve Constable David Sterritt were killed when a landmine exploded on the Killylea Road, Armagh, on July 24, 1990.

Another woman was seriously injured in the blast.

The arrests have been carried out by the PSNI's legacy investigation branch.

more courts articles

Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody
Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster
Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother

More in this section

Fianna Fail’s 1916 commemoration Micheál Martin: 'Much, much worse' tragedy buried under Gaza's rubble
GRA 46TH ANNUAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE; GARDA REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATION More assaults and 'overzealous oversight' make policing 'even tougher', Garda conference told
Dublin city centre incident Gardaí call for riot training and helmets to deal with public order incidents
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited