No prosecution over three Troubles killings, including child - North’s PPS

But almost 51 years since the killings the PPS on Thursday announced that no one is to be prosecuted., brother of Patrick, said the family which includes his mother Alice were “very disappointed” at the decision.

“In two of these cases, those relating to the deaths of Hugh McCabe and Patrick Rooney, it was concluded that there is no reasonable prospect of conviction for any offence in respect of the two former RUC officers reported,” she said. “In none of the cases did the available evidence provide a reasonable prospect of conviction of any identified suspect for a criminal offence,” said Ms Carlin.

One former RUC officer was considered for the child’s killing. He was alleged to have been the gunner in one of three Shorland vehicles being operated by the RUC in the area of the Rooney home at the time. Two of the three gunners from the Shorland vehicles are now deceased.

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