UK government outlines terms of reference for independent probe into Omagh bombing

Police officers and firefighters inspecting the damage caused by the deadly bombing in Market Street, Omagh in 1998. File Picture: PA

An independent inquiry into the Omagh bombing will examine alleged security failings that led a High Court judge to conclude the outrage could plausibly have been prevented.

The UK government has outlined its terms of reference for the independent probe, which will be chaired by house of lords member Andrew Turnbull.