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Two arrested after border
fatality
18.07.07
Police in Derry have
interviewed two men in relation to Thursday's
fatality near Bridgend in which a man was killed by
a car being pursued by gardai.
The alleged hit-and-run happened shortly before 10am
just yards inside the Northern side of the
Donegal-Derry border at Coshquin.
The victim, 46-year old father-of-two Tommy Long
from Carnhill, Derry, was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa,
as he worked at his roadside fruit and vegetable
stall. |
In a separate tragedy,
it was revealed yesterday that Mr. Long's sister,
Martha Doherty, is now also struggling to cope with
the sudden death of her husband.
The body of Jim Doherty, a 60-year old
father-of-five, was recovered from the River Foyle
around 7pm on Saturday, just hours after he had
attended his brother-in-law's wake. He will be
buried today. |
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Meanwhile, both the
PSNI and the Garda Ombudsman are investigating the
Bridgend collision.
A PSNI spokesperson yesterday told InishowenNews.com
that two men had been interviewed in relation to the
fatality. One had been questioned on the day of the
accident, the other on Friday.
"Both were released on police bail pending further
enquiries," said the spokesperson.
One man had been arrested by Gardai shortly after
the collision in Bridgend. The matter, however, is
now being investigated by the Garda Ombudsman.
A Garda Ombudsman spokesperson yesterday said the
inquiry was ongoing. She could not comment further
however and could not say how long the investigation
would take. The PSNI have urged witnesses to contact
them. |
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