The Winchester Three were three young Irish citizens (Martina Shanahan, Finbar Cullen and John McCann) who were found guilty in 1988 of a plot to murder British politician Tom King, who was the Northern Ireland Secretary at the time, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. [1] [2] Their convictions were later quashed by the Court of Appeal, after having served two-and-a-half years. [2] [3] The decision was criticised by Lord Denning. [4]
Shanahan died on February 17, 2021. [5]
References
- ^ Ayto, John; Crofton, Ian (15 December 2011). Ayto, John; Crofton, Ian (eds.). Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable. Chambers Harrap Publishers. doi: 10.1093/acref/9780199916108.001.0001. ISBN 978-0-19-991610-8 – via www.oxfordreference.com.
- ^ a b "Gun haul 'may have been linked to murder attempt on Tom King'". The Irish News.
- ^ "BBC News | History | 1990-92: Start of the talks process". news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Denning condemns freeing of the Winchester Three". HeraldScotland. 30 April 1990.
- ^ https://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/28022
The Winchester Three were three young Irish citizens (Martina Shanahan, Finbar Cullen and John McCann) who were found guilty in 1988 of a plot to murder British politician Tom King, who was the Northern Ireland Secretary at the time, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. [1] [2] Their convictions were later quashed by the Court of Appeal, after having served two-and-a-half years. [2] [3] The decision was criticised by Lord Denning. [4]
Shanahan died on February 17, 2021. [5]
References
- ^ Ayto, John; Crofton, Ian (15 December 2011). Ayto, John; Crofton, Ian (eds.). Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable. Chambers Harrap Publishers. doi: 10.1093/acref/9780199916108.001.0001. ISBN 978-0-19-991610-8 – via www.oxfordreference.com.
- ^ a b "Gun haul 'may have been linked to murder attempt on Tom King'". The Irish News.
- ^ "BBC News | History | 1990-92: Start of the talks process". news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Denning condemns freeing of the Winchester Three". HeraldScotland. 30 April 1990.
- ^ https://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/28022