Three former fugitives 'cleared' by North's officials, SF claims

Three fugitive republicans previously wanted by police in connection with conflict-related investigations were confirmed as “cleared” at the start of March, Sinn Féin claimed.

Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers has said no so-called letters of assurance, which told applicants to a special scheme that they are not wanted by detectives probing troubles-related crimes, have been sent since 2012.