Special inquiry group to be wound up

A PSNI-organised group whose sole purpose is to independently re-examine 3,269 murders perpetrated during the Troubles is set to be wound up within three years.

The Historical Enquiries Team (HET), which is overseen by PSNI chief constable Matt Baggott and staffed by seconded officers from British forces, was set up in 2005 with a budget of €33 million.

While the HET has received praise for the work it has already completed, more than 1,360 murders perpetrated during the Troubles officially remain unsolved.