Menu
06/04/2005
Four arrested in connection with 1974 murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a politician more than 30 years ago.
Patrick Kelly, a nationalist member of Omagh District Council, was shot dead in July 1974 when he was on his way home after locking up a bar.
The four men were arrested in their homes on Tuesday and are being questioned in Antrim.
The 33-year-old victim was shot on the Badoney Road as he drove to his home at Golan on 24 July 1974.
The Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF) claimed responsibility for the murder at the time, however no-one has been charged with causing his death.
Mr Kelly’s family want an independent inquiry into his murder following allegations of collusion between the killers and the security forces.
(MB/SP)
Patrick Kelly, a nationalist member of Omagh District Council, was shot dead in July 1974 when he was on his way home after locking up a bar.
The four men were arrested in their homes on Tuesday and are being questioned in Antrim.
The 33-year-old victim was shot on the Badoney Road as he drove to his home at Golan on 24 July 1974.
The Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF) claimed responsibility for the murder at the time, however no-one has been charged with causing his death.
Mr Kelly’s family want an independent inquiry into his murder following allegations of collusion between the killers and the security forces.
(MB/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 April 2005
Four men released in 1974 murder investigation
Four men arrested in connection with the murder of a Co Tyrone businessman over 30 years ago have been released without charge. Patrick Kelly, a nationalist member of Omagh District Council, was shot dead in July 1974 when he was on his way home after locking up a bar.
Four men released in 1974 murder investigation
Four men arrested in connection with the murder of a Co Tyrone businessman over 30 years ago have been released without charge. Patrick Kelly, a nationalist member of Omagh District Council, was shot dead in July 1974 when he was on his way home after locking up a bar.
11 January 2012
Two Arrested Over 1974 Police Office Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a police officer nearly 40 years ago. RUC officer Bill Elliott was shot dead during a bank robbery in North Belfast in 1974. A 58-year –old and 61-year-old have been detained in Co.Antrim this morning and taken to the serious crime suite in Antrim for questioning.
Two Arrested Over 1974 Police Office Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a police officer nearly 40 years ago. RUC officer Bill Elliott was shot dead during a bank robbery in North Belfast in 1974. A 58-year –old and 61-year-old have been detained in Co.Antrim this morning and taken to the serious crime suite in Antrim for questioning.
18 November 2020
65-Year-Old Man Arrested In Connection With Birmingham Pub Bombings
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. Twenty one people were killed and some 220 people injured when bombs exploded at the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town on the night of 21 November, 1974.
65-Year-Old Man Arrested In Connection With Birmingham Pub Bombings
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. Twenty one people were killed and some 220 people injured when bombs exploded at the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town on the night of 21 November, 1974.
10 March 2015
Murder Investigation Launched Over 1974 Benburb Killing
Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a man who was killed by soldiers in County Tyrone over 40 years ago. John Pat Cunnningham, 27, was shot by members of an Army patrol in Benburb on 15th June 1974. The case has been re-opened and a murder investigation has begun.
Murder Investigation Launched Over 1974 Benburb Killing
Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a man who was killed by soldiers in County Tyrone over 40 years ago. John Pat Cunnningham, 27, was shot by members of an Army patrol in Benburb on 15th June 1974. The case has been re-opened and a murder investigation has begun.
30 July 2001
County Meath man charged with 1974 murder
A 51 year old man has been charged with the murder of a soldier 27 years ago following a landmine explosion in Country Tyrone.
County Meath man charged with 1974 murder
A 51 year old man has been charged with the murder of a soldier 27 years ago following a landmine explosion in Country Tyrone.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
