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John Downey was extradited to Northern Ireland last year to face prosecution for his role in a car bomb attack that killed two members of the UDR 48 years ago.

John Downey allowed to return to native Donegal on bail

The Covid-19 pandemic was a factor in a decision by Belfast's High Court to allow 68-year-old-John Downey, who is charged with murdering two British soldiers in 1972, to return to his native Donegal on bail.

Courts • 20 Mar 20

Mrs Justice Yip ruled that John Downey was an "active participant" in the bombing

UK court rules Downey involved in Hyde Park bombing

The relatives of four British soldiers killed in the 1982 Hyde Park bomb attack have won the first stage of their civil action against John Downey.

UK • 18 Dec 19

John Downey was remanded in custody following the hearing

Downey charged with murders of two soldiers in North

A Donegal man has been remanded in custody charged with the murders of two soldiers in Northern Ireland in 1972.

Ireland • 12 Oct 19

John Downey is wanted in connection with the murder of two UDR soldiers in 1972

John Downey granted leave to appeal extradition to NI

John Downey has been granted leave to appeal against the decision to extradite him to Northern Ireland.

News • 06 Mar 19

John Downey has always denied involvement in the 1982 bomb attack in London's Hyde Park

Hyde Park bomb suspect will not take part in court case

A convicted IRA member suspected of involvement in the 1982 Hyde Park bombing has said he does not intend to take part in a UK High Court claim brought against him by the victims' families.

UK • 30 Oct 18

Four members of the Household Cavalry died along with seven horses in the 1982 attack

Hyde Park bomb relatives given legal aid to fight case

Families of the victims of the IRA Hyde Park bombing have been awarded legal aid to fund civil action against a suspect.

Hyde Park Bombing • 06 Feb 18

Tony Blair answers questions at the parliamentary inquiry into the OTR letters at the House of Commons

Blair: OTR letters stopped peace process collapse

Former British prime minister Tony Blair has said the peace process would probably have collapsed without the On The Runs (OTRs) scheme for fugitive IRA members.

News • 13 Jan 15

Nick Clegg said he did not want the case to escalate into a 'full-blown political crisis' (Pic: EPA)

'On-the-runs' cannot avoid questioning - Villiers

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has said any letters issued to on-the-run republicans cannot be relied upon to avoid questioning or prosecution for offences where information or evidence now or later becomes available.

News • 27 Feb 14

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