Use of DNA technique suspended after Omagh verdict

UK Police have suspended the testing of “low copy DNA” following the acquittal of Omagh bomb suspect Sean Hoey, it was revealed tonight.

Use of DNA technique suspended after Omagh verdict
Fri, 21 Dec, 2007 - 18:06

UK Police have suspended the testing of “low copy DNA” following the acquittal of Omagh bomb suspect Sean Hoey, it was revealed tonight.

The Association of Chief Police (Acpo) officers said that forces were already operating an “interim suspension” of the cutting-edge technique.

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