FORMER paramilitary boss Johnny “Mad Dog” Adair was heavily investigated over the assassination of loyalist informer William Stobie, detectives said yesterday.

Former paramilitary boss Johnny “Mad Dog” Adair was heavily investigated over the assassination of loyalist informer William Stobie, detectives said today.

Detectives today revisited the scene of the murder of young Catholic postal worker Daniel McColgan in a bid to persuade more witnesses to come forward.

The so-called ‘Red Hand Defenders’ has claimed responsibility for the pipe bombing of a hotel in Ballycastle, Co Antrim, this morning.

Two pipe bombs have been found in a GAA ground in Co Derry, the RUC said today.