Kelly: Spence was 'major influence' in move away from violence

A member of Sinn Féin has said that the former loyalist paramilitary leader Gusty Spence was a "major influence" in loyalism's movement away from violence in the North.

Kelly: Spence was 'major influence' in move away from violence
Sun, 25 Sep, 2011 - 17:02

A member of Sinn Féin has said that the former loyalist paramilitary leader Gusty Spence was a "major influence" in loyalism's movement away from violence in the North.

The former UVF leader died in hospital this morning aged 78.

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