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Irish Court of Appeal rules miscarriage of justice in 1976 Sallins train robbery case

The Irish Court of Appeal has formally quashed the convictions of Osgur Breatnach and his co-accused regarding the 1976 Sallins train robbery, citing a miscarriage of justice. The ruling validates long-standing claims of state misconduct, prompting calls for a full public inquiry into the original investigation and prosecution.

Irish Independentabout 20 hours agoIECredibility 13%View source

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