Police did not collude with loyalist attackers in 1997, Robert Hamill inquiry finds

No collusion in Robert Hamill killing but police inquiry flawed, inquiry finds – BBC News

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Key Findings:

  • There was no collusion by police officers in the killing of Robert Hamill by loyalists.
  • The inquiry found multiple wrongful omissions in the subsequent murder investigation.
  • These included failing to properly search the home of a key suspect.
  • Mistakes in the investigation were both negligent and deliberate.

Family Reaction:

  • Hamill’s sister, Diane, expressed reservations about some aspects of the report.
  • She praised the findings, stating the family feels vindicated.
  • She criticized the failings that led to the killers evading justice.

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  • Northern Ireland
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