Adams continues to deny role in McConville murder

DESPITE the allegations about his involvement in the abduction, murder and disappearance of Jean McConville, Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has steadfastly denied any connection to the case.

On three separate occasions since the allegations emerged last Sunday, the republican leader has refuted the claims but refused to go into detail on the matter.

In a statement released by his party on Sunday, Mr Adams said he did not play any role in the murder, and took aim at the authors of the allegations, accusing them of “a long history of opposing the Sinn Féin peace strategy”.