Gerry Adams: ’I never pulled a trigger, ordered a murder or set off a bomb’

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has re-ignited controversy over his role in the Troubles by stating he never pulled a trigger, ordered a murder, or set off a bomb.

Mr Adams makes the claims in a major interview with US TV to be broadcast tomorrow following continuing allegations he was a senior member of the IRA, something he has always denied.

The Sinn Féin leader was pressed on the notorious 1972 abduction and murder of mother of 10 Jean McConville by the IRA.