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01/12/2005
Four freed in Claudy investigation
Four people arrested in connection with inquiries into an IRA bomb attack in Claudy, Co Londonderry in 1972 have been released without charge.
Police confirmed on Wednesday evening, that all four people, including Sinn Fein MLA Francie Brolly, had been freed and a report was being prepared for submission to the Public Prosecution Service.
Earier this week, Sinn Fein's Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness hit out at the arrest of Mr Brolly calling it "one of the most blatant examples of political policing seen here in recent times".
Party chairman Mitchel McLaughlin described the arrest as "a political stunt".
The bombing in Claudy when three IRA car bombs exploded, killed nine people, three of whom were children.
(MB/SP)
Police confirmed on Wednesday evening, that all four people, including Sinn Fein MLA Francie Brolly, had been freed and a report was being prepared for submission to the Public Prosecution Service.
Earier this week, Sinn Fein's Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness hit out at the arrest of Mr Brolly calling it "one of the most blatant examples of political policing seen here in recent times".
Party chairman Mitchel McLaughlin described the arrest as "a political stunt".
The bombing in Claudy when three IRA car bombs exploded, killed nine people, three of whom were children.
(MB/SP)
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