External officer to lead PSNI investigation of Bobby Storey funeral

An external officer has been requested to direct the PSNI’s investigation of potential social-distancing breaches at the funeral of a senior republican.
External officer to lead PSNI investigation of Bobby Storey funeral
Thu, 09 Jul, 2020 - 20:28
Press Association

The coffin of senior Irish Republican and former leading IRA figure Bobby Storey passes Casement Park in west Belfast following the funeral at St Agnes' Church.
The coffin of senior Irish Republican and former leading IRA figure Bobby Storey passes Casement Park in west Belfast following the funeral at St Agnes' Church.

An external officer has been requested to direct the PSNI’s investigation of potential social-distancing breaches at the funeral of a senior republican.

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