Man for court in connection with 1981 IRA killing

A man will appear in court today charged with the murder of a policeman shot dead by the IRA in the North almost 30 years ago.

Man for court in connection with 1981 IRA killing
Tue, 28 Sep, 2010 - 08:30

A man will appear in court today charged with the murder of a policeman shot dead by the IRA in the North almost 30 years ago.

Police said the 54-year-old man, arrested yesterday in the village of Swatragh, south Derry, would appear in court in Derry. He is also accused of possessing a gun with intent.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: SwatraghPlace: DerryPlace: MagherafeltPlace: Co DerryPlace: MagheraPerson: John ProctorPerson: ProctorEvent: 1981 IRAOrganisation: IRAOrganisation: Mid Ulster HospitalOrganisation: UDR
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