Omagh families face new legal delay

A civil action by families of the Omagh bomb victims seeking £14m (€20.4m) compensation against the men they blame for the atrocity is expected to be delayed because of a legal challenge by Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt.

Court officials in Belfast confirmed today papers have been lodged opposing the British government’s decision to fund the relatives' case by almost £800,000 (€1.2m).