Red Hand Defenders admit to teen murder

The Red Hand Defenders have claimed responsibility for the murder of a Protestant teenager in Glengormley, Co Antrim last night.

Red Hand Defenders admit to teen murder
Mon, 30 Jul, 2001 - 14:54

The Red Hand Defenders have claimed responsibility for the murder of a Protestant teenager in Glengormley, Co Antrim last night.

18-year-old Gavin Brett died and Catholic friend Michael Farrell was injured when a gunman opened fire on them from a car outside St Enda's GAA club on Hightown Road.

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