Guard of honour for murdered warden

Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Prison Service shouldered the coffin of the first warder killed by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland for 20 years at his funeral today.

A kilt-wearing bagpiper playing a lament led six prison officers wearing immaculate navy blue suits and caps as they carried the remains of David Black, 52, military-style through the empty streets of Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Prison service hat and gloves and the union flag were carried on the coffin as lined officers formed a guard of honour.