Finucane murder probe report delayed

A major report into the loyalist paramilitary murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been delayed until next spring.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens said today further inquiries into the February 1989 shooting were needed. His report was due to be published next month.

Sir John said: “It is important that these matters are pursued and I’m determined that this report will be absolutely thorough.

“It would be wrong to deliver the findings of this lengthy and complex investigation prematurely.”