McCartneys 'considering civil action'

The family of murdered Belfast father-of-two Robert McCartney is considering a civil action against his killers similar to the case against people accused of the Omagh bomb.

As Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams branded those responsible for the murder cowards, Mr McCartney’s sister Catherine confirmed tonight they were exploring whether a civil action could be taken if it proved impossible to bring his killers to court.