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Families of soldiers killed by IRA’s 1982 Hyde Park bomb call on PM Theresa May to support campaign to bring bomber to justice

Bereaved relatives are raising cash to bring a civil prosecution against the chief suspect John Downey

FAMILIES of soldiers killed by the IRA’s 1982 Hyde Park nail bomb yesterday called on Prime Minister Theresa May to back their campaign for justice.

The relatives, who laid wreaths at Westminster in memory of the victims of last month’s terror attack, are raising cash to bring a civil prosecution against chief suspect John Downey.

From left, lawyer Matt Jury and campaigners Judith Jenkins, Sarahjane Young, Mark Tipper, Simon Utley and Danny Kinahan MP
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From left, lawyer Matt Jury and campaigners Judith Jenkins, Sarahjane Young, Mark Tipper, Simon Utley and Danny Kinahan MPCredit: Getty Images



Lord Tebbit joined politicians from all parties in offering their support to the campaign.

And Mark Tipper, whose brother Simon was killed in the attack, said: “We’re asking for the Prime Minister to step in. We hope she will succeed where her predecessors failed.”

Scene of horror after IRA Hyde Park bombing in 1982
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Scene of horror after IRA Hyde Park bombing in 1982Credit: AP:Associated Press
Chief suspect John Downey
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Chief suspect John DowneyCredit: Getty Images

HOW TO HELP

YOU can back the Hyde Park Justice Campaign in several ways.

Credit or debit card donations can be given at .

You can donate online using these bank details: Sort code 18-00-02, and account number 04507118.

You could also go to your own bank with the details.

Donors can also send cash or cheques to: Hyde Park Justice Campaign, Fourth Floor, 158 Buckingham ­Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TR. Any money left over will be donated to other legal actions for serving members of the Armed Forces or victims of terrorism and their families.

We're backing the fight for justice
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We're backing the fight for justice

HOW TO HELP

YOU can back the Hyde Park Justice Campaign in several ways.

Credit or debit card donations can be given at .

You can donate online using these bank details: Sort code 18-00-02, and account number 04507118.

You could also go to your own bank with the details.

Donors can also send cash or cheques to: Hyde Park Justice Campaign, Fourth Floor, 158 Buckingham ­Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TR. Any money left over will be donated to other legal actions for serving members of the Armed Forces or victims of terrorism and their families.

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