PROFILE NORMAN BAXTER
Profile
Norman Baxter led the investigation into the 1998 atrocity in Omagh. Now that he has retired from the police service, his revelations about the attitude of the authorities, the lack of co-operation between investigating officers and intelligence, and warning that tragic history could be repeated has sent Shockwaves throughout the community.
The former Serious Crime Branch chief previously described the acquittal of south Armagh electrician Sean Hoey (36) of charges connected with the bomb attack as "devastating" for victims' families and "disappointing" for the PSNI.
Norman Baxter led the investigation into the 1998 atrocity in Omagh. Now that he has retired from the police service, his revelations about the attitude of the authorities, the lack of co-operation between investigating officers and intelligence, and warning that tragic history could be repeated has sent Shockwaves throughout the community.
The former Serious Crime Branch chief previously described the acquittal of south Armagh electrician Sean Hoey (36) of charges connected with the bomb attack as "devastating" for victims' families and "disappointing" for the PSNI.
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Publisher: BELFAST TELEGRAPH
Ref: BT/1175
Published Date: 12-Nov-09
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