Foster criticises tribute to 'evil killer' linked to murder bid on her father

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster answers questions during a visit to the Hammer Youth Centre in Belfast. Picture: PA

Arlene Foster has criticised a commemoration for an IRA man suspected of involvement in a murder attempt on her late father.

The event was hosted to mark the 35th anniversary of the 26-year-old’s killing by SAS members as they intercepted an IRA landmine bid near Rosslea in Co Fermanagh.