Sean Downes widow criticises British government legacy plans Sean Downes clutches his chest as he is struck by a plastic bullet in July 1984 Connla Young
Denis Donaldson
THE widow of Sean Downes, who was killed after being struck by a plastic bullet fired by an RUC officer, has criticised British government legacy plans.
Mr Downes (22), who was known as John to his family, died after being hit by a plastic bullet during a republican anti-internment rally in west Belfast in 1984.
His family has launched a legal challenge over a decision by the attorney general to turn down a request for a fresh inquest.
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