Boy’s family appeal for help

THE mother of a 12-year-old boy who died in a suspected arson attack has made a heartfelt plea for fresh evidence on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Stephen Hughes Connors was camping in a makeshift hut with a pal in Tallaght, Co Dublin, on September 1, 2001, when they were engulfed by flames.

Liz Hughes said she remains devastated by her son’s death 10 years on.

“I’m pleading with anyone who knows what happened that night to contact the guards.”