Date set for inquest into Louth man's death

A date has been set for a second inquest into the death of Co Louth man Seamus Ludlow who was abducted and killed by loyalists…

A date has been set for a second inquest into the death of Co Louth man Seamus Ludlow who was abducted and killed by loyalists in 1976.

The hearing will be held in Dundalk Coroner's Court on September 5th.

The family alleges "massive wrongdoing" by both Irish and British governments.

It has been reported that one of his attackers is believed to have been a MI5 or RUC Special Branch agent. No one has ever been charged with his murder.

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