PSNI chief summoned in case of GAA official's murder

Northern Ireland’s highest ranking police officer has been summoned to court to explain why a crucial report on the murder of a GAA official almost 18 years ago has been withheld from an inquest.

PSNI chief summoned in case of GAA official's murder
Wed, 07 Jan, 2015 - 18:06

Northern Ireland’s highest ranking police officer has been summoned to court to explain why a crucial report on the murder of a GAA official almost 18 years ago has been withheld from an inquest.

PSNI chief constable George Hamilton has been ordered to appear before senior coroner John Leckey on Friday to clarify the decision and explain other delays.

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