One of the Birmingham Six has signed a petition demanding that the investigation into the pub bombings be reopened, and evidence subjected to new forensic tests.

RICHARD McILKENNY, one of the Birmingham Six wrongly imprisoned for bombings in the Midlands city, which killed 21 people, died in hospital yesterday.

Richard McIlkenny, one of the Birmingham Six wrongly imprisoned for the bombings which killed 21 people, died in hospital today.

A member of the Birmingham Six says he has rejected a final compensation offer for wrongful imprisonment.