Police want compensation for Troubles trauma

MORE than 5,000 police officers who claim they suffered trauma during 30 years of trouble in the North yesterday began a High Court action that could result in a €150 million pay-out.

A court was told that officers who were mentally broken need acknowledgement and compensation as much as those who were shot or blown up.

Officers, both serving and retired, have accused the Chief Constable of negligence for failing to tackle injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.