Trimble attacks Police over handling of 'hit list'

The Ulster Unionist Party leader, David Trimble, says he is concerned that Conservative politicians named on an alleged IRA hit list were only warned weeks after it was found.

Trimble attacks Police over handling of 'hit list'

The Ulster Unionist Party leader, David Trimble, says he is concerned that Conservative politicians named on an alleged IRA hit list were only warned weeks after it was found.

Speaking in Belfast today, Mr Trimble said the police knew about the list when they made an arrest two weeks ago, but only began warning people who were on the list last Friday.

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