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Omagh bomb: Police felt ‘guilty and responsible’ for evacuating people closer to blast
The retired officer told the hearing that on the Saturday evening he went to Omagh Leisure Centre, which was being used as an information centre for relatives. He said: “I witnessed the raw ...
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Impact of bomb will 'never be forgotten' by firefighters
He says he was sent to Omagh leisure centre to set up an incident centre. He says hundred of people started to arrive . Mr Palmer's closing statement is: "My hope that the information provided ...
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‘I referred many for professional counselling’ – Omagh police commander says guilt weighed heavily on officers after Real IRA bombing
The retired officer told the hearing that on the Saturday evening he went to Omagh Leisure Centre, which was being used as an information centre for relatives. “I witnessed the raw emotion of ...
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Young Omagh victim robbed of ‘life full of possibilities’, inquiry hears
When he reached Omagh Leisure Centre, the inquiry heard, he was asked if his son had any identifying marks on his body. He was transported overnight to an Army barracks which was being used as a ...
'There was nothing I could do to save his life' - police officer
In a statement read to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry, Allan Palmer, who was badly injured himself, said he was "moving through the terrible scene trying to assist where [he] could". He said he saw a young ...
BBC25d
Impact of bomb will 'never be forgotten' by firefighters
Mr Baxter then went to Omagh leisure centre which was being used as a waiting area and an information centre for relatives of the injured. Upon arrival, he says: "I witnessed the raw emotion of ...
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Police felt ‘guilty and responsible’ for evacuating people closer to Omagh bomb
He told the hearing that on the Saturday evening he went to Omagh Leisure Centre, which was being used as an information centre for relatives. He said: “I witnessed the raw emotion of scores of ...