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Two soldiers ‘lost control’ in fatal shootings in Belfast 50 years ago – coroner

A Catholic priest, a father-of-six and two teenagers were unarmed and posed no risk when they were shot dead, an inquest has found.

Evening Standard

Coroner delivering findings on fatal shootings involving British Army

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is among those watching on following an inquest into the shootings at Springhill in 1972.

Evening Standard

I’m not resigning, NI chief constable says after lengthy Policing Board meeting

It comes after a court quashed actions taken against two junior officers following a Troubles commemoration event in 2021.

The Independent UK

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Time for change at top of PSNI after court ruling, says Jeffrey Donaldson

Chief Constable Simon Byrne is meeting the Policing Board to discuss the latest controversy.

The Independent UK

Under-pressure PSNI chief faces another crunch meeting with oversight body

Simon Byrne has faced fresh calls to resign after a High Court judge ruled that a decision to discipline two junior officers was unlawful.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein did not threaten to withdraw support for policing – Kelly

Some unionist politicians have called for PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne to resign following a court ruling this week.

The Independent UK

PSNI chief constable has no option but to resign after court ruling, insists DUP

Trevor Clarke said Simon Byrne has lost the confidence of his officers, politicians and the public.

The Independent UK

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PSNI Chief Constable accepts findings as court quashes actions against officers

Mr Justice Scoffield said action was taken to allay any threat of Sinn Fein abandoning support for police.

The Independent UK

Man jailed after murdering love rival and dumping body in wheelie bin in lake

David Gill was told he must serve at least 16 years for killing father-of-four Pat McCormick.

The Independent UK

Pat McCormick accused pleads guilty to murder of father-of-four found in lake

The body of the 55-year old Newtownards man was discovered in a lake in Ballygowan in July 2019

Belfast Live

Jennifer Dornan murder trial: Raymond O’Neill found guilty at Belfast Crown Court

As the jury were leaving the court, Ms Dornan’s family and friends rose to their feet and applauded them

Belfast Live

Judge dismisses bid for court challenge over ministers’ failed PSNI legal action

Mr Justice Scoffield said the proposed judicial review of ministers Nichola Mallon and Deirdre Hargey related to issues that were now academic.

The Independent UK

Judge urged to avoid ‘game of political football’ in bonfire court challenge

Mr Justice Scoffield has reserved a ruling on granting leave for a judicial review on a decision by two ministers to take legal action against police.

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