IRA men seek damages from Home Office

Two convicted IRA men are seeking damages against the British Home Office over injuries allegedly received during an attempt to escape from jail.

Tue, 16 Jan, 2001 - 06:13

Two convicted IRA men are seeking damages against the British Home Office over injuries allegedly received during an attempt to escape from jail.

Danny McNamee and Liam McCotter claim that they were assaulted after they were recaptured following the break-out from Whitemoor jail in September 1994.

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Courts Place: Whitemoor jail Place: Gartree Place: Leicestershire Person: Danny McNamee Person: Liam McCotter Person: Andrew Russell Person: McNamee Person: McCotter Person: Russell Person: Justice Person: Crane Organisation: Home Office Organisation: British Home Office Organisation: the Home Office

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