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Saturday 22 December 2007

Cop DNA Tests Halted Over Omagh Trial

Police have suspended the use of a cutting-edge DNA test after a man was cleared of murdering 29 people in the 1998 Omagh bombing. (Sky News Saturday 22nd December 2007)

The Association of Chief Police Officers said that forces were already operating an "interim suspension" of the particular technique, which enables the analysis of a small number of cells.

Sean Hoey, 38, was found not guilty on Thursday of 58 charges, including allegations that he killed the dozens of men, women and children caught in the Omagh blast.