Omagh conviction: Murphy retrial ordered

The Court of Criminal Appeal has overturned the conviction of Colm Murphy for conspiracy to cause the 1998 Omagh bombing.

Colm Murphy, the only man jailed in connection with the Omagh bombing, today won his appeal against his conviction.

The Court of Criminal Appeal in Dublin ruled that the 52-year-old, from Ravensdale, Co Louth, should be granted a retrial on two grounds.