Call for those affected by Omagh bombing to assist inquiry

A public inquiry is being held into the 1998 Real IRA bombing of Omagh Picture: Paul McErlane/PA

Those affected by the 1998 Omagh bombing are being invited to participate in a public inquiry into the atrocity.

Scottish judge Alan Turnbull, who chairs the inquiry, said he needed to fully understand the significance of the bombing and its impact.