UDA gang flees North after failed coup

A leading member of the Ulster Defence Association who apparently tried to take over the organisation in north Belfast has been forced to flee the North with a number of his associates.

UDA gang flees North after failed coup
Tue, 14 Oct, 2003 - 10:23

A leading member of the Ulster Defence Association who apparently tried to take over the organisation in north Belfast has been forced to flee the North with a number of his associates.

The man apparently tried to overthrow the current UDA leader in the north of the city, but failed to do so.

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