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20/06/2001
THREE WOMEN ARRESTED IN NELSON MURDER CASE
THREE women have been held for questioning regarding the murder of solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999.
Rosemary Nelson, a Catholic mother-of-three, died in a car booby trap explosion near her home in Lurgan on March 15 1999.
The three, who are originally from Armagh and are aged 24, 26 and 51, were arrested in Cambourne in Cornwall on Wednesday with the help of officers from Devon and Cornwall constabulary. They have been arrested on suspicion of committing serious terrorist offences in Northern Ireland.
The team investigating Mrs Nelson’s death is headed by Norfolk Deputy Chief Constable Colin Port. An investigation into the Lurgan solicitor’s death was initiated following allegations of security force collusion in her death as she represented the nationalist Garvaghy Road Resident’s Coalition, the Robert Hamill campaign and other high profile cases.
In the last two weeks, several people have been held for questioning about the murder. On Wednesday June 13 a 32-year-old man, believed to be from County Armagh, was arrested in Plymouth and then transported to Gough Detention Centre in Armagh for questioning. The police successfully applied to a judge to extend the period of detention of the 32-year-old man, who was then later released.
Two other men, aged 41 and 43, who were taken in for questioning on June 6 were also released.
The 41-year-old man was questioned about firearm offences, while the second 43-year-old man was released pending further inquiries by the Rosemary Nelson Inquiry team. (AMcE)
Rosemary Nelson, a Catholic mother-of-three, died in a car booby trap explosion near her home in Lurgan on March 15 1999.
The three, who are originally from Armagh and are aged 24, 26 and 51, were arrested in Cambourne in Cornwall on Wednesday with the help of officers from Devon and Cornwall constabulary. They have been arrested on suspicion of committing serious terrorist offences in Northern Ireland.
The team investigating Mrs Nelson’s death is headed by Norfolk Deputy Chief Constable Colin Port. An investigation into the Lurgan solicitor’s death was initiated following allegations of security force collusion in her death as she represented the nationalist Garvaghy Road Resident’s Coalition, the Robert Hamill campaign and other high profile cases.
In the last two weeks, several people have been held for questioning about the murder. On Wednesday June 13 a 32-year-old man, believed to be from County Armagh, was arrested in Plymouth and then transported to Gough Detention Centre in Armagh for questioning. The police successfully applied to a judge to extend the period of detention of the 32-year-old man, who was then later released.
Two other men, aged 41 and 43, who were taken in for questioning on June 6 were also released.
The 41-year-old man was questioned about firearm offences, while the second 43-year-old man was released pending further inquiries by the Rosemary Nelson Inquiry team. (AMcE)
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THREE MEN ARRESTED IN NELSON MURDER CASE
THREE men are now being held for questioning about the murder of solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999. Police have arrested another two men, aged 33 and 28, who were arrested in Portadown, County Armagh on Thursday June 14. The team investigating the murder said they were being questioned about serious terrorist offences.
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Police renew murder appeal
Police have renewed their appeal into the murder of a man in Co Down last month. Andrew Cully, a father of two teenage boys from Greyabbey, was shot up to 10 times as he sat in his parked car in the loyalist West Winds estate in Newtownards on 24 March. Detectives want to speak to anyone who saw Mr Cully sitting in his car prior to the shooting.
Police renew murder appeal
Police have renewed their appeal into the murder of a man in Co Down last month. Andrew Cully, a father of two teenage boys from Greyabbey, was shot up to 10 times as he sat in his parked car in the loyalist West Winds estate in Newtownards on 24 March. Detectives want to speak to anyone who saw Mr Cully sitting in his car prior to the shooting.
13 June 2001
MAN QUESTIONED ABOUT NELSON MURDER
A MAN has been arrested and is currently being held in custody in Armagh in connection with the murder of solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999. Rosemary Nelson, a Catholic mother-of-three, died in a car booby trap explosion near her home in Lurgan on March 15, 1999. Police have arrested a 32-year-old man, believed to be from County Armagh.
MAN QUESTIONED ABOUT NELSON MURDER
A MAN has been arrested and is currently being held in custody in Armagh in connection with the murder of solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999. Rosemary Nelson, a Catholic mother-of-three, died in a car booby trap explosion near her home in Lurgan on March 15, 1999. Police have arrested a 32-year-old man, believed to be from County Armagh.
09 May 2011
Nelson Probe Findings To Be Made Public
The results of a public inquiry into the murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson will be made public later this month. NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson said the report would be shown to the Nelson family before it is published in full on 23 May.
Nelson Probe Findings To Be Made Public
The results of a public inquiry into the murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson will be made public later this month. NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson said the report would be shown to the Nelson family before it is published in full on 23 May.
19 April 2005
Inquiry into Nelson murder opens
An inquiry has opened into the controversial murder of Northern Ireland solicitor Rosemary Nelson. Mrs Nelson was killed after loyalists planted a booby-trap bomb underneath her car outside her Lurgan home in March 1999. Allegations have been made that police ignored death threats against Mrs Nelson.
Inquiry into Nelson murder opens
An inquiry has opened into the controversial murder of Northern Ireland solicitor Rosemary Nelson. Mrs Nelson was killed after loyalists planted a booby-trap bomb underneath her car outside her Lurgan home in March 1999. Allegations have been made that police ignored death threats against Mrs Nelson.
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