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01/06/2016
Kingsmill Massacre Investigation Re-Opens After Police Discover New Evidence
Police are to re-open an investigation into the murders of 10 protestant workers in 1976 after new evidence has been discovered.
A palm print was found on the gateway van which is believed to have been driven by the murderers.
The ten workers are believed to have been killed by the IRA in the Kingsmill massacre.
One of the men was permitted to leave because he was a Catholic and another survived after being shot.
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn said: "I am pleased after this length of time there has been the ability to identify this crucial piece of evidence," said Mr Lunn.
"I look forward to the investigation, as this new piece of evidence could be the key to finally achieving justice for the victims.
"The Kingsmill massacre was one of the worst atrocities in a generation full of them and the loved ones of those killed deserve closure."
(CD)
A palm print was found on the gateway van which is believed to have been driven by the murderers.
The ten workers are believed to have been killed by the IRA in the Kingsmill massacre.
One of the men was permitted to leave because he was a Catholic and another survived after being shot.
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn said: "I am pleased after this length of time there has been the ability to identify this crucial piece of evidence," said Mr Lunn.
"I look forward to the investigation, as this new piece of evidence could be the key to finally achieving justice for the victims.
"The Kingsmill massacre was one of the worst atrocities in a generation full of them and the loved ones of those killed deserve closure."
(CD)
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