To being an ira bomb maker, has told bbc news he was part of the Group Responsible for one of the deadliest acts of the troubles, the Birmingham Pub Bombings in 197a. Michael hayes says he was an active volunteer on the night of the attacks, when 21 people were killed and more than 180 others were injured. A year after the bombing, six men were wrongfully convicted, and today, no one has been brought to justice. Now, Michael Hayes has apologised to the families of those who were killed, but refused to say exactly what role he played. Relatives of the victims have described his apology as insulting. 0ur ireland correspondent Chris Buckler reports. The bombs were left in the heart of birmingham ona the bombs were left in the heart of birmingham on a thursday night. Placed inside pubs to cause destruction. Explosions that lead to 21 deaths. In the same year, 1974, Michael Hayes took part in this funeralfor a Michael Hayes took part in this funeral for a Hunger Strike in london. He was a w
To being an ira bomb maker, has told bbc news he was part of the Group Responsible for one of the deadliest acts of the troubles, the Birmingham Pub Bombings in 197a. Michael hayes says he was an active volunteer on the night of the attacks, when 21 people were killed and more than 180 others were injured. A year after the bombing, six men were wrongfully convicted, and today, no one has been brought to justice. Now, Michael Hayes has apologised to the families of those who were killed, but refused to say exactly what role he played. Relatives of the victims have described his apology as insulting. 0ur ireland correspondent Chris Buckler reports. The bombs were left in the heart of birmingham ona the bombs were left in the heart of birmingham on a thursday night. Placed inside pubs to cause destruction. Explosions that lead to 21 deaths. In the same year, 1974, Michael Hayes took part in this funeralfor a Michael Hayes took part in this funeral for a Hunger Strike in london. He was a w
To the attention of the english people meant unleashing a vicious wave of attacks in the West Midlands in the early 70s. In a sustained campaign over 18 months, 50 bombs and incendiary devices exploded. On the 21st of november, as thousands of people were enjoying a night out in birmingham, the ira attacked the city centre. A bomb exploded in the Mulberry Bush bar at about 8 15. Ten people were killed. Archive the force of one of the explosions was so great it badly damaged a bus passing the street. Minutes later, a second bomb exploded this time at the tavern in the town. 11 people died in the blast. Altogether, around 200 people were injured. Warnings were given, but they were too vague and too late. It wasnt until next morning, with more than 50 dying and mutilated victims still in birminghams hospitals, that people realised the full scale of the disaster. Although its more than a0 years since the bombs exploded, the people of birmingham have never forgotten what happens. The origin
For the funeral of Martin Mcguinness, the former deputy first minister of Northern Ireland. The un estimates 400,000 iraqi civilians are trapped in the old city of mosul as Government Forces try to capture it from Islamic State militants. Good evening, and welcome to bbc news. One of the most Extensive Police investigations of recent years has made Swift Progress Today following the Terror Attack At Westminster yesterday. The attacker was named as Khalid Masood, though within the last hour, its been confirmed his birth name was adrian elms. He was born in kent and was 52 years old. He had come to the attention of the Intelligence Services in the past. The Islamic State group says it was behind the atrocity. There have been eight arrests so far, five men and three women, following raids overnight and today. Tributes have been paid to those who lost their lives, including pc keith palmer. There are 20 people still in hospital, six are critically ill. Police have announced tonight that a
For the funeral of Martin Mcguinness, the former deputy first minister of Northern Ireland. The un estimates 400,000 iraqi civilians are trapped in the old city of mosul as Government Forces try to capture it from Islamic State militants. Good evening, and welcome to bbc news. One of the most Extensive Police investigations of recent years has made Swift Progress Today following the Terror Attack At Westminster yesterday. The attacker was named as Khalid Masood, though within the last hour, its been confirmed his birth name was adrian elms. He was born in kent and was 52 years old. He had come to the attention of the Intelligence Services in the past. The Islamic State group says it was behind the atrocity. There have been eight arrests so far, five men and three women, following raids overnight and today. Tributes have been paid to those who lost their lives, including pc keith palmer. There are 20 people still in hospital, six are critically ill. Police have announced tonight that a