Britain to establish inquiry into Omagh bombing as Ireland urged to open similar investigation

The aftermath of the Omagh bombing in 1998. Picture: Paul McErlane/PA Wire

The British government has ordered an independent inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing.

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris made a House of  Commons statement on Thursday confirming he intends to establish the inquiry in response to a court judgment that directed the Government to establish some form of investigation.