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Escape tunnel found at Maze Prison

An escape tunnel discovered on the site of the North's infamous Maze Prison may have been dug by loyalist paramilitaries 30 years ago, it was claimed tonight.

Escape tunnel found at Maze Prison

Wed, 04 Apr, 2007 - 21:50

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An escape tunnel discovered on the site of the North's infamous Maze Prison may have been dug by loyalist paramilitaries 30 years ago, it was claimed tonight.

Workmen found the 60ft long underground passageway as they moved in to demolish the compound near Lisburn, Co Antrim.

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