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22/11/2016
'Object Of Interest' Found During Exhumation Of Daniel Rooney
An "object of interest" has been found during the exhumation of Daniel Rooney at Milltown Cemetery in west Belfast, according to the PSNI.
Mr Rooney, 18, was killed by soldiers from the Military Reaction Force (MRF) on 26 September in 1972.
The teenager's body has been removed to allow forensic work to be carried out.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: "However, at this stage, we can confirm that we have found an object of interest that will be submitted for further forensic tests in due course.
"We are continuing to liaise with the family in relation to this and will keep them informed of any further developments."
(CD)
Mr Rooney, 18, was killed by soldiers from the Military Reaction Force (MRF) on 26 September in 1972.
The teenager's body has been removed to allow forensic work to be carried out.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: "However, at this stage, we can confirm that we have found an object of interest that will be submitted for further forensic tests in due course.
"We are continuing to liaise with the family in relation to this and will keep them informed of any further developments."
(CD)
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