Investigation launched after Troubles victim arrested at anniversary event

Investigation launched after Troubles victim arrested at anniversary event

A memorial to Jack Duffin, Willie McManus, Christy Doherty, Peter Magee and James Kennedy, who were killed during the Sean Graham Bookmakers shooting attack in 1992. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

A police watchdog has launched an investigation after the victim of a Troubles shooting was arrested at an anniversary event.

Mark Sykes was detained in the Ormeau Road area of Belfast after officers intervened at the memorial marking the 29th anniversary of a loyalist massacre at Sean Graham’s bookmakers shop, his lawyer said.

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