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Omagh bombing inquiry hears evidence on key individuals
Lord Turnbull's inquiry examined the roles of dozens of suspects, with testimony from a Greater Manchester Police analyst.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Omagh Bombing Inquiry, chaired by Lord Turnbull in Belfast, heard evidence on Wednesday about more than 20 individuals identified as "key" to the 1998 car bombing that killed 29 people.
Inquiry analyst Mark Safranauskas, a civilian from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Crime Division, testified that he had prepared two reports for the inquiry, drawing on summaries, diagrams, video of the bomb car’s route, photographs and witness statements. He said the material included work by Police Service of Northern Ireland analysts and other evidence compiled by the inquiry’s legal team.
Counsel Nick de la Poer KC cautioned that naming someone as a "key individual" does not automatically imply terrorist activity, but confirmed that images of the four men found liable in a 2009 civil case – Michael McKevitt, Liam Campbell, Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly – would be shown, alongside Real IRA graffiti.
Key facts
- The inquiry heard evidence on more than 20 "key individuals" linked to the Omagh bombing. (standard.co.uk)
- Mark Safranauskas, a Greater Manchester Police analyst, prepared two reports for the inquiry. (standard.co.uk)
- Four men found liable in a 2009 civil case – Michael McKevitt, Liam Campbell, Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly – were shown to the inquiry panel. (standard.co.uk)
- The inquiry is chaired by Lord Turnbull and is being held in Belfast. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears evidence about more than 20 ‘key individuals’”
