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Marty Says; Help the RUC Special Branch heroes.
These former RUC special Branch officers give their all and they must be compensated for their injuries.
I know, as someone who worked with SB officers between 1987-1991, what these very brave men and women went through.
It was constant danger 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year.
Why did they do it? To protect the people of Ireland, north and south, from the bombers and killers of the IRA, INLA, IPLO, UVF, UFF etc. The brave men and women of the RUC special branch put their own lives in grat danger. They were expected to go into the loins den, to meet killers and to get the information from spies, informers and agents, the information that would be used to save life.
When the SB officers whent out they Never knew if they would ever return from such meetings.
The SB officers put themselves in great danger daily, day in day out. The information those SB officers obtained resulted in the lives, of a very large numbers of people, who would otherwise have been murdered, being saved.
We should be thanking the brave SB officers and ensuring they get the compensation needed for there injuries and the care they require.
If there is anything, anything at all that I can do to help these brave men and women just get in touch, via facebook, bebo, friend of friend etc.
Good Luck and god bless you all.
Martin McGartland
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Killers who acted as informers could be publicly named as part of a legal attempt by ex-RUC officers to show the pressures they worked under, it has been claimed.
RUC stress case 'could name' informers
Killers who acted as informers could be publicly named as part of a legal attempt by ex-RUC officers to show the pressures they worked under.
Thursday, 24 June 2010
As the first 10 cases to be heard in a renewed post-traumatic stress lawsuit were identified, the most senior retired policeman involved in the action warned of the lengths they were prepared to go.
The former deputy head of CID in Belfast, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said: "The guys are saying they will be relying on facts and situations which they were placed in, vis-a-vis looking after killers and murderers who were also known informants.
"Effectively a lot of them are going to use these type of scenarios to support their illness. They were subjected to dealing with this type of thing on a daily basis.
"That's all going to be opened up in court, the names of informants and what the police were subjected to."
Detailing his own experiences, the ex-detective said he was seriously injured by an IRA bomb in Donegall Street, Belfast in the early 1970s and narrowly survived when INLA men opened fire on him in Newry, Co Down in 1987.
He is among scores of former officers planning to represent themselves as personal litigants after losing a class action against the Chief Constable.
Up to 5,500 officers had sued over how they were treated for anxiety and depression suffered during decades of exposure to violence.
They believed they secured victory two years ago when a judge ruled there had been systematic failures within the force.
But any hopes of a multi-million pound compensation award were then dealt a crushing blow when 10 test cases were rejected.
A challenge to the verdicts brought on generic issues and five of the lead cases was subsequently dismissed by the Court of Appeal last June.
With uncertainty surrounding the intention of thousands of those officers involved in the original case, a High Court judge is now planning to set them a deadline for confirming whether or not they want to continue.
Lawyers for the Chief Constable have already ruled out any further mediation and warned that any plaintiffs who proceed and lose their case will each face legal bills of at least 50,000.
Mr Justice Gillen is expected to allow time for any applications to strike-out cases once the deadline passes.
In the meantime he also confirmed today that the first batch of 10 actions have been selected.
"Their cases have been chosen at random and it is intended to process their cases," he said.
The judge added: "I have to protect the Article 6 right to a fair trial, but at the same time I have to recognise that a fair trial depends on the circumstances.
"The circumstances here are that if there is a very large number of cases I cannot allow them to be delayed. Justice delayed is often justice denied."
After a further review hearing was set for September one of those in the first 10 cases claimed they could lead to major revelations.
The retired Special Branch officer, who also requested anonymity, said outside court: "This could end up bigger than Bloody Sunday when all the cans of worms are opened."
© UTV News
Link here; -http://www.u.tv/News/RUC-stress-case-could-name-informers/1053d5c5-764c-4e1e-840c-b3a58433fc1c
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Northumbria Police not telling truth in Martin McGartland attempted murder case.
Martin McGartland was shot 6 times by the IRA outside his home in Whitley Bay in June 1999.
The IRA only discovered where Martin McGartland was living, and his new name, after Northumbria Police read out, in open court, his name and home address. Martin’s name and address was then published in UK newspapers. During the past two years Northumbria Police have peddled lies about above Martin McGartland’s case and have covered up IRA involvement in Martin’s 1999 attempted murder.
In Northumbria Police’s last two press releases, June 2009 and june 2010, they continue with their cover-up and their lies. They state; “Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.”
Northumbria Police make this statement 10 and 11 years after Martin’s shooting and given they now have evidence and intelligence to show that the IRA were behind the shooting. Northumbria Police have been involved in a cover-up in the Martin McGartland case since the June 1999 shooting. They continue to protect those involved in the shooting and cover-up IRA involvement in the attack.
“I have asked Northumbria Police if there is any evidence to show that the IRA was involved in my shooting, Northumbria Police will not answer that question. I also asked if there was any intelligence that the IRA was involved, Northumbria Police said they would not answer question about intelligence. “, says Martin McGartland. The Cover-up continues.
The IRA only discovered where Martin McGartland was living, and his new name, after Northumbria Police read out, in open court, his name and home address. Martin’s name and address was then published in UK newspapers. During the past two years Northumbria Police have peddled lies about above Martin McGartland’s case and have covered up IRA involvement in Martin’s 1999 attempted murder.
In Northumbria Police’s last two press releases, June 2009 and june 2010, they continue with their cover-up and their lies. They state; “Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.”
Northumbria Police make this statement 10 and 11 years after Martin’s shooting and given they now have evidence and intelligence to show that the IRA were behind the shooting. Northumbria Police have been involved in a cover-up in the Martin McGartland case since the June 1999 shooting. They continue to protect those involved in the shooting and cover-up IRA involvement in the attack.
“I have asked Northumbria Police if there is any evidence to show that the IRA was involved in my shooting, Northumbria Police will not answer that question. I also asked if there was any intelligence that the IRA was involved, Northumbria Police said they would not answer question about intelligence. “, says Martin McGartland. The Cover-up continues.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Northumbria Poilice still have not charged anyone in IRA attempted murder of British Agent Martin McGartland
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Martin McGartland and the Northumbria Police Cover-Up
The letter (in following report) from Mr Crimmens claims McGartland has put his own life and those of his armed escorts at risk by slipping away from the safe house on at least one occasion. 'ACC Tony Crimmens, like his Pals in HQ, are liars and have never told the truth since the day of my shooting by the IRA. I wanted to go to do a tv interview, however, Mi5, Northumbria Police did not want it to happen. They did not want me to tell the public the truth, Northumbria Police were trying to keep me away from media, however, I was NOT going to allow that to happen. So I will say it again ACC TONY CRIMMENS former yes man, ACC at Northumbria Police is a LIAR and he was directly involved in the Northumbria Police cover-up and smearing of me on the day of my shooting and thereafter.', said Martin McGartland.
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I shall not be moved vows McGartland.
The Birmingham Post
February 21, 2000
Former IRA informer Martin McGartland, who survived an assassination attempt eight months ago, yesterday said he would fight police attempts to move him out of a safe house where he has been under 24-hour armed protection.
Northumbria Police want him take up a new identity in another part of the country or accept 28 days' notice to find "alternative accommodation".
Reports have put the cost of providing 24-hour protection for Mr McGartland at more than a pounds 1 million.
The force declined to comment on reports that assistant chief constable Tony Crimmens had written to the ex-RUC agent last week with the ultimatum.
Mr McGartland is credited with saving 50 lives, including those of British servicemen, when he infiltrated the IRA in Belfast between 1988 and 1991.
He believes it was the IRA who last June tried to have him killed outside his home on Tyneside, where he moved after his cover was blown in 1991.
He was shot six times, but Northumbria Police have refused to say whether the shooting was linked to the IRA.
Mr McGartland said the alternatives being offered by police did not guarantee his safety, and he would be seeking a judicial review of the decision.
He said: "The law clearly states that if there has been any threat against any individual, the police have a duty to look after that person to such times as that threat goes.
"I know it was the IRA that tried to shoot me last year, even though Northumbria Police refuse to say that, and my life is still in danger.
"What is being offered to me does not guarantee my safety. The IRA could easily uncover any new identity the Crown authorities give me, and the move to new accommodation does not provide me with even CCTV security."
He said: "People forget that I fought on behalf of the Government and the RUC by getting inside the IRA, even if is was for only two years.
"At the end of the day, I put my life on the line, and now they are saying, `okay that was a long time ago you have nothing to fear'. But I have been shot since."
The letter from Mr Crimmens claims McGartland has put his own life and those of his armed escorts at risk by slipping away from the safe house on at least one occasion.
McGartland said the police were using the incident to force him out.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said the force was not commenting on Mr McGartland's security arrangements.
But a force spokesman said: "We consider it unreasonable to provide the current level of accommodation and security on a long-term basis."
Mr Andrew Mackay, Conservative spokesman on Northern Ireland, said: "Clearly, McGartland is at risk, particularly after the attempt on his life last year.
"In those circumstances it is essential that he is properly protected by the authorities, and if this were not to be the case those responsible for such a decision would be in dereliction of their duties."
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60516593.html
Martin McGartland and the Northumbria Police Cover-Up
The letter (in following report) from Mr Crimmens claims McGartland has put his own life and those of his armed escorts at risk by slipping away from the safe house on at least one occasion. 'ACC Tony Crimmens, like his Pals in HQ, are liars and have never told the truth since the day of my shooting by the IRA. I wanted to go to do a tv interview, however, Mi5, Northumbria Police did not want it to happen. They did not want me to tell the public the truth, Northumbria Police were trying to keep me away from media, however, I was NOT going to allow that to happen. So I will say it again ACC TONY CRIMMENS former yes man, ACC at Northumbria Police is a LIAR and he was directly involved in the Northumbria Police cover-up and smearing of me on the day of my shooting and thereafter.', said Martin McGartland.
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I shall not be moved vows McGartland.
The Birmingham Post
February 21, 2000
Former IRA informer Martin McGartland, who survived an assassination attempt eight months ago, yesterday said he would fight police attempts to move him out of a safe house where he has been under 24-hour armed protection.
Northumbria Police want him take up a new identity in another part of the country or accept 28 days' notice to find "alternative accommodation".
Reports have put the cost of providing 24-hour protection for Mr McGartland at more than a pounds 1 million.
The force declined to comment on reports that assistant chief constable Tony Crimmens had written to the ex-RUC agent last week with the ultimatum.
Mr McGartland is credited with saving 50 lives, including those of British servicemen, when he infiltrated the IRA in Belfast between 1988 and 1991.
He believes it was the IRA who last June tried to have him killed outside his home on Tyneside, where he moved after his cover was blown in 1991.
He was shot six times, but Northumbria Police have refused to say whether the shooting was linked to the IRA.
Mr McGartland said the alternatives being offered by police did not guarantee his safety, and he would be seeking a judicial review of the decision.
He said: "The law clearly states that if there has been any threat against any individual, the police have a duty to look after that person to such times as that threat goes.
"I know it was the IRA that tried to shoot me last year, even though Northumbria Police refuse to say that, and my life is still in danger.
"What is being offered to me does not guarantee my safety. The IRA could easily uncover any new identity the Crown authorities give me, and the move to new accommodation does not provide me with even CCTV security."
He said: "People forget that I fought on behalf of the Government and the RUC by getting inside the IRA, even if is was for only two years.
"At the end of the day, I put my life on the line, and now they are saying, `okay that was a long time ago you have nothing to fear'. But I have been shot since."
The letter from Mr Crimmens claims McGartland has put his own life and those of his armed escorts at risk by slipping away from the safe house on at least one occasion.
McGartland said the police were using the incident to force him out.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said the force was not commenting on Mr McGartland's security arrangements.
But a force spokesman said: "We consider it unreasonable to provide the current level of accommodation and security on a long-term basis."
Mr Andrew Mackay, Conservative spokesman on Northern Ireland, said: "Clearly, McGartland is at risk, particularly after the attempt on his life last year.
"In those circumstances it is essential that he is properly protected by the authorities, and if this were not to be the case those responsible for such a decision would be in dereliction of their duties."
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60516593.html
Monday, June 21, 2010
IRA's criminality ignored to keep process alive
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Martin McGartland Knows All About It. Northumbria Police have been turning a blind-eye to his attemped murder by the IRA for 11 years, Marty stated from day one that Northumbria Police, Mi5 and others were doing so to keep the process alive.
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IRA's criminality ignored to keep process alive
Belfast Telegraph, Monday, 21 June 2010
Last week was a tough week for the forgotten and innocent victims of terrorism.Wall-to-wall coverage of Saville, underscoring a perverse hierarchy of victims, along with the frenzied vilification of the security forces, has left many law-abiding citizens dismayed.
The First Minister's compliant acceptance and endorsement of Saville, without so much as a whimper about its findings that his partner, McGuinness, was in possession of a sub-machine gun and, if so, perjured himself, only added to the feeling that all sense of right and wrong has been so dumbed down to placate the 'peace process' that we are a society without any moral compass. The priority of preserving the terrorists in government process at all costs also explains the deliberate suppression of a most far-reaching event in Co Laois. In collaboration with Interpol, Gardai a few days ago discovered a huge currency counterfeiting operation in an IRA bunker, which has been netting the IRA millions across the world. Run by a 'pardoned' IRA murderer and three members of Sinn Fein it explodes the officially sanctioned myth IRA/Sinn Fein has abandoned all criminality and, thus, is fit for government.
If, as appears, IRA/Sinn Fein has indeed been caught out involved in an international currency counterfeiting operation, what action will we see from those who assured us they had ensured such criminality was over and that Sinn Fein was now fit to be partnered in government?
This should be a moment of truth. Sadly, I fear it will be another dishonest indulgence of denial, as preserving the process is again judged more important than getting worked up about a bit of international criminality by a party of government.
JIM ALLISTER
Leader, Traditional Unionist Voice
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/iras-criminality-ignored-to-keep-process-alive-14850271.html
Martin McGartland Knows All About It. Northumbria Police have been turning a blind-eye to his attemped murder by the IRA for 11 years, Marty stated from day one that Northumbria Police, Mi5 and others were doing so to keep the process alive.
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IRA's criminality ignored to keep process alive
Belfast Telegraph, Monday, 21 June 2010
Last week was a tough week for the forgotten and innocent victims of terrorism.Wall-to-wall coverage of Saville, underscoring a perverse hierarchy of victims, along with the frenzied vilification of the security forces, has left many law-abiding citizens dismayed.
The First Minister's compliant acceptance and endorsement of Saville, without so much as a whimper about its findings that his partner, McGuinness, was in possession of a sub-machine gun and, if so, perjured himself, only added to the feeling that all sense of right and wrong has been so dumbed down to placate the 'peace process' that we are a society without any moral compass. The priority of preserving the terrorists in government process at all costs also explains the deliberate suppression of a most far-reaching event in Co Laois. In collaboration with Interpol, Gardai a few days ago discovered a huge currency counterfeiting operation in an IRA bunker, which has been netting the IRA millions across the world. Run by a 'pardoned' IRA murderer and three members of Sinn Fein it explodes the officially sanctioned myth IRA/Sinn Fein has abandoned all criminality and, thus, is fit for government.
If, as appears, IRA/Sinn Fein has indeed been caught out involved in an international currency counterfeiting operation, what action will we see from those who assured us they had ensured such criminality was over and that Sinn Fein was now fit to be partnered in government?
This should be a moment of truth. Sadly, I fear it will be another dishonest indulgence of denial, as preserving the process is again judged more important than getting worked up about a bit of international criminality by a party of government.
JIM ALLISTER
Leader, Traditional Unionist Voice
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/iras-criminality-ignored-to-keep-process-alive-14850271.html
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Northumbria Police Press Release is fundamentally racist, politically motivated and also misleading, say Martin McGartland
Northumbria Police Press Release is fundamentally racist, politically motivated and also misleading, say Martin McGartland
Letter by Martin McGartland;
Dear Sir,
Northumbria Police Press Release is fundamentally racist, politically
motivated and also misleading.
I have to respond to Northumbria Police's Press Release, which was also reported in your newspaper on thursday 17th June 2010 regarding my June 1999 attempted murder.
The Press Release Included the words "Our main line of inquiry, therefore, continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland."
If Northumbria Police believe, as they have told me they believe, that my attempted murder was carried out by members or former members of the Provisional IRA who resented my work as a security force agent they should say so in plain terms. Their attempts to skirt round this fact are not only misleading, they convey a subtext which is fundamentally racist.
For a start not all the suspects who I know of are Irish. Secondly Irish republicanism is a respectable political ideology which should not be equated with terrorism or murder. Fianna Fail, the ruling party in the Irish republic, describes itself as “the republican party” and is the largest republican organisation on the island. Most people who
support a republican ideal have no truck terrorism and do not deserve to be pilloried in this way.
I am now formally calling on the Northumbria Police to amend the wording of their appeal and to make it clearer and fairer. It breaches their own code of conduct and if they refuse to amend it I will make a formal complaint and also take the matter further.
I also want to place on the record that I believe that Northumbria Police are involved in a cover-up when dealing with my 1999 attempted murder case. I also believe that Northumbria Police know who shot me and that they know where to find them but feel constrained from taking the appropriate action by political considerations.
Intended or not, this has the effect of protecting IRA terrorists who were involved in my shooting and reduces the effectiveness of their appeal.
Yours,
Martin McGartland
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The above letter was written by Martin McGartland after Northumbria Police said;
Renewed appeal over shooting.
Dated: 17 Jun 2010
Northumbria Police
Police officers investigating the attempted murder of a man over a decade ago have renewed their appeal for information.
Martin McGartland was shot as he sat in his car in Duchess Street, Whitley Bay, 11 years ago today.
Despite being shot a number of times at close range, Mr McGartland survived the attack on June 17, 1999.
Although a number of arrests have been made, nobody has ever been charged with the attempted murder, and an extensive investigation is continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson, who is leading the investigation, said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries.
"Our main line of enquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Detectives are continuing to use DNA recovered from the scene to eliminate people from the investigation.
Other lines of enquiry centre around a van abandoned at the scene which had been bought only two days before the attack, and a message left on a telephone answering machine a few days earlier, asking about a van for sale. The caller had a Scottish accent, originating from somewhere in the Glasgow region.
Two semi-automatic pistols and some ammunition were found in the Gateshead area within months of the attack. One of the guns was forensically linked to the shooting and police believe those responsible may have stayed in the Gateshead area in the run up to the attack and possibly afterwards. This is another line of enquiry.
Det Chief Supt Thomson added: "Although nothing substantial came out of last year's appeal, which marked the 10th anniversary of the incident, we are determined to make sure that anyone who may have any information about this attack has the opportunity to come forward.
"Over time, word can leak out and be talked about. People's loyalties can change a lot in eleven years, and people may now be prepared to help us - it's a long time for people to keep silent about something like this.
"Anyone who may have information can contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043, ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Police still have an audio tape message left on a telephone answering machine a few days before the shooting by a man who is believed to be one of those involved in the attack. The caller was asking about the sale of a van which was similar to that used to conceal the gunman immediately before the shooting. To hear this tape again, log on to www.northumbria.police.uk/vanmessage
Link here:- http://www.northumbria.police.uk/details.asp?id=28113
Letter by Martin McGartland;
Dear Sir,
Northumbria Police Press Release is fundamentally racist, politically
motivated and also misleading.
I have to respond to Northumbria Police's Press Release, which was also reported in your newspaper on thursday 17th June 2010 regarding my June 1999 attempted murder.
The Press Release Included the words "Our main line of inquiry, therefore, continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland."
If Northumbria Police believe, as they have told me they believe, that my attempted murder was carried out by members or former members of the Provisional IRA who resented my work as a security force agent they should say so in plain terms. Their attempts to skirt round this fact are not only misleading, they convey a subtext which is fundamentally racist.
For a start not all the suspects who I know of are Irish. Secondly Irish republicanism is a respectable political ideology which should not be equated with terrorism or murder. Fianna Fail, the ruling party in the Irish republic, describes itself as “the republican party” and is the largest republican organisation on the island. Most people who
support a republican ideal have no truck terrorism and do not deserve to be pilloried in this way.
I am now formally calling on the Northumbria Police to amend the wording of their appeal and to make it clearer and fairer. It breaches their own code of conduct and if they refuse to amend it I will make a formal complaint and also take the matter further.
I also want to place on the record that I believe that Northumbria Police are involved in a cover-up when dealing with my 1999 attempted murder case. I also believe that Northumbria Police know who shot me and that they know where to find them but feel constrained from taking the appropriate action by political considerations.
Intended or not, this has the effect of protecting IRA terrorists who were involved in my shooting and reduces the effectiveness of their appeal.
Yours,
Martin McGartland
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The above letter was written by Martin McGartland after Northumbria Police said;
Renewed appeal over shooting.
Dated: 17 Jun 2010
Northumbria Police
Police officers investigating the attempted murder of a man over a decade ago have renewed their appeal for information.
Martin McGartland was shot as he sat in his car in Duchess Street, Whitley Bay, 11 years ago today.
Despite being shot a number of times at close range, Mr McGartland survived the attack on June 17, 1999.
Although a number of arrests have been made, nobody has ever been charged with the attempted murder, and an extensive investigation is continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson, who is leading the investigation, said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries.
"Our main line of enquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Detectives are continuing to use DNA recovered from the scene to eliminate people from the investigation.
Other lines of enquiry centre around a van abandoned at the scene which had been bought only two days before the attack, and a message left on a telephone answering machine a few days earlier, asking about a van for sale. The caller had a Scottish accent, originating from somewhere in the Glasgow region.
Two semi-automatic pistols and some ammunition were found in the Gateshead area within months of the attack. One of the guns was forensically linked to the shooting and police believe those responsible may have stayed in the Gateshead area in the run up to the attack and possibly afterwards. This is another line of enquiry.
Det Chief Supt Thomson added: "Although nothing substantial came out of last year's appeal, which marked the 10th anniversary of the incident, we are determined to make sure that anyone who may have any information about this attack has the opportunity to come forward.
"Over time, word can leak out and be talked about. People's loyalties can change a lot in eleven years, and people may now be prepared to help us - it's a long time for people to keep silent about something like this.
"Anyone who may have information can contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043, ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Police still have an audio tape message left on a telephone answering machine a few days before the shooting by a man who is believed to be one of those involved in the attack. The caller was asking about the sale of a van which was similar to that used to conceal the gunman immediately before the shooting. To hear this tape again, log on to www.northumbria.police.uk/vanmessage
Link here:- http://www.northumbria.police.uk/details.asp?id=28113
Northumbria Police latest lies in Martin McGartland case;
Northumbria Police latest lies in Martin McGartland case;
“Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.”
Marty says; "If Northumbria Police repeat the above lie often enough they may begin to believe it."
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“Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.”
Marty says; "If Northumbria Police repeat the above lie often enough they may begin to believe it."
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
Martin McGartland asks would it help Northumbria Police if we dug up Sherlock Holmes
Northumbria Police's Secret Shame
Northumbria Police are Hopeless - Clueless and Spineless. Northumbria Police have been dealing with the attempted murder case of Martin McGartland since June 1999. Northumbria Police have never charged anyone with Martin's shooting.
"Would it help Northumbria Police if we dug up Sherlock Holmes.", asks Martin.
Martin McGartland says "Northumbria Police have been involved in an 11 year cover up since the day of the shooting. Northumbria Police have never come clean above the IRA being involved in my attempted murder.
Northumbria Police continue to lie, cover-up to hide their own failings in this case and also to protect those in the IRA who tried to murder me. I say Northumbria Police know who shot me, they also know where to find them. However, Northumbria Police are covering-up attempted murder and turning a blind-eye to IRA involvement."
Northumbria Police are Hopeless - Clueless and Spineless. Northumbria Police have been dealing with the attempted murder case of Martin McGartland since June 1999. Northumbria Police have never charged anyone with Martin's shooting.
"Would it help Northumbria Police if we dug up Sherlock Holmes.", asks Martin.
Martin McGartland says "Northumbria Police have been involved in an 11 year cover up since the day of the shooting. Northumbria Police have never come clean above the IRA being involved in my attempted murder.
Northumbria Police continue to lie, cover-up to hide their own failings in this case and also to protect those in the IRA who tried to murder me. I say Northumbria Police know who shot me, they also know where to find them. However, Northumbria Police are covering-up attempted murder and turning a blind-eye to IRA involvement."
Friday, June 18, 2010
Northumbria Police are not telling the truth in Martin McGartland
Martin McGartland - Northumbria Police; " ... an intelligence cock-up ..." "... I always wonder why I got the call..."
"Draw your own conclusions somewhere between stitch up, casual attention to detail, or human error. That, to me, remains as big a story as who shot him." etc.
Here Here Tony. Tony Horne was more fortunate than I because I too remember that night vivdly and I had called the Alan Robson show when I was highlighting my case as he was given police escort on the night at a time when I was pleading with Northumbria Police for any sort of help, protection, after Northumbria Police had exposed my identity by reading mmy name, home address, out in open court and which were printed in national newspapers for all to see. Thank you to Tony Horne for taking time to write his piece on the subject and although his article is very accurate, there are a few areas that I am happy to clarify, first being I was not in any shape or form a "double agent", that would mean I would have been an IRA terrorist who for whatever reason had been turned, blackmailed or in some way won over by the security services. No, I was at no time before or during my infiltration of the IRA either a member of the organisation or even a sympathiser, I was recruited by the security services for the purpose of infiltrating the IRA and to forwarn security services about all the workings, planning of future bombings, shootings and other attacks which were being discussed or planned.
Secondly, I have never lived in Canada at any time, this was just something which originated as a result of the film, Fifty Dead Men Walking, of which I had absolutely nothing to do with, in fact I took legal action against film makers and I and my solicitors sought and won changes to the film and also we ensured that legal disclaimers appeared at the bginning and also at the ending of the film, which makes it known that I was not in any way connected or involved with the film and that it was not a true account of my life story nor of my book of the same name. I was also paid damages and also compensation by the film makers. I have been on record stating that the film is as Near To The Truth As Earth Is To Pluto. I also said that the film is 90% total fiction.
To this day, 11 years after my attempted murder, Northumbria Police cointinue with their cover-up in my 1999 case. Northumbria Police are also covering up IRA involvment in my case. Northumbria Police are failing to tell the truth when dealing with my case.
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Tony Horne column, June 18 2010
Jun 18 2010 Tony Horne
CHILLING. That’s the word I would use to describe my state of mind in the last 24 hours. Not chilling out, but chilling as in spine-chilling.
I heard yesterday morning that Northumbria Police have renewed their appeal for information into the Whitley Bay shooting of Martin McGartland in 1999.
God, I remember that day. It hasn’t been on my mind much since but it is dominating my thoughts today.
In the summer of 1997, I hosted Alan Robson’s Night Owls show for two weeks on Metro Radio. It was only the second time in my professional career that I had hosted a talk show.
It went well, but I was out of my depth. At about 11.20, or maybe 12.20, I took a call from Mr McGartland. I didn’t have a clue who he was.
As you may know by now, he was an IRA double agent who went on to tell his amazing story of saving lives in Fifty Dead Men Walking, including the story of his own escape from an IRA execution by jumping from a third-floor window.
His new identity as Martin Ash was blown by Northumbria Police who prosecuted him on driving offences, one of which was holding driving licences in different names. This, you have to say, is an intelligence cock-up.
He spoke on our show for about 20 minutes. I listened, barely interrupting. In my inexperience, I had given him a political platform. Afterwards, I didn’t say another word on the radio and was given a police escort home. Though that’s not true as I was only escorted to where the Angel is now, since I became County Durham’s constabulary’s problem after that. I couldn’t sleep that night. The story was still spinning in my head.
Fast forward to yesterday 11 years ago, and I get a phone call around 9am whilst I am on the radio.
I’m summarising but I swear the words included: “I have some information about a friend of yours, Martin McGartland who has just been shot in Whitley Bay”. Well, we weren’t friends, clearly.
I knew it was a massive story and within an hour papers in Belfast were ringing me. Of course, it is an old trick for the media to be tipped off before the police, but when I think about this story, I always wonder why I got the call.
Was that random chance or was I linked to him in someone’s mind?
Even back then in an era of much less media, you would have to do pretty well to remember that I had stood in for eight shows on a night time phone-in two years previously.
I don’t recall the accent of the phone call breaking the shooting news, but I think it was local rather than Irish.
Clearly by this point his identity was widely known in Whitley Bay. You have to ask to this day, how on earth someone who had been re-invented and relocated for his own safety, was then shopped over a motoring offence?
Draw your own conclusions somewhere between stitch up, casual attention to detail, or human error. That, to me, remains as big a story as who shot him.
Google him, and you’ll see that he disowned the film of his life story but was doing publicity for it only 18 months ago. In the movie, he is now living in Canada.
I think I can safely say, as I reflect on that day, that Martin McGartland is therefore not living in Canada.
Link:- http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/entertainment-in-newcastle/tony-horne/2010/06/18/tony-horne-column-june-18-2010-72703-26680546/
"Draw your own conclusions somewhere between stitch up, casual attention to detail, or human error. That, to me, remains as big a story as who shot him." etc.
Here Here Tony. Tony Horne was more fortunate than I because I too remember that night vivdly and I had called the Alan Robson show when I was highlighting my case as he was given police escort on the night at a time when I was pleading with Northumbria Police for any sort of help, protection, after Northumbria Police had exposed my identity by reading mmy name, home address, out in open court and which were printed in national newspapers for all to see. Thank you to Tony Horne for taking time to write his piece on the subject and although his article is very accurate, there are a few areas that I am happy to clarify, first being I was not in any shape or form a "double agent", that would mean I would have been an IRA terrorist who for whatever reason had been turned, blackmailed or in some way won over by the security services. No, I was at no time before or during my infiltration of the IRA either a member of the organisation or even a sympathiser, I was recruited by the security services for the purpose of infiltrating the IRA and to forwarn security services about all the workings, planning of future bombings, shootings and other attacks which were being discussed or planned.
Secondly, I have never lived in Canada at any time, this was just something which originated as a result of the film, Fifty Dead Men Walking, of which I had absolutely nothing to do with, in fact I took legal action against film makers and I and my solicitors sought and won changes to the film and also we ensured that legal disclaimers appeared at the bginning and also at the ending of the film, which makes it known that I was not in any way connected or involved with the film and that it was not a true account of my life story nor of my book of the same name. I was also paid damages and also compensation by the film makers. I have been on record stating that the film is as Near To The Truth As Earth Is To Pluto. I also said that the film is 90% total fiction.
To this day, 11 years after my attempted murder, Northumbria Police cointinue with their cover-up in my 1999 case. Northumbria Police are also covering up IRA involvment in my case. Northumbria Police are failing to tell the truth when dealing with my case.
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Tony Horne column, June 18 2010
Jun 18 2010 Tony Horne
CHILLING. That’s the word I would use to describe my state of mind in the last 24 hours. Not chilling out, but chilling as in spine-chilling.
I heard yesterday morning that Northumbria Police have renewed their appeal for information into the Whitley Bay shooting of Martin McGartland in 1999.
God, I remember that day. It hasn’t been on my mind much since but it is dominating my thoughts today.
In the summer of 1997, I hosted Alan Robson’s Night Owls show for two weeks on Metro Radio. It was only the second time in my professional career that I had hosted a talk show.
It went well, but I was out of my depth. At about 11.20, or maybe 12.20, I took a call from Mr McGartland. I didn’t have a clue who he was.
As you may know by now, he was an IRA double agent who went on to tell his amazing story of saving lives in Fifty Dead Men Walking, including the story of his own escape from an IRA execution by jumping from a third-floor window.
His new identity as Martin Ash was blown by Northumbria Police who prosecuted him on driving offences, one of which was holding driving licences in different names. This, you have to say, is an intelligence cock-up.
He spoke on our show for about 20 minutes. I listened, barely interrupting. In my inexperience, I had given him a political platform. Afterwards, I didn’t say another word on the radio and was given a police escort home. Though that’s not true as I was only escorted to where the Angel is now, since I became County Durham’s constabulary’s problem after that. I couldn’t sleep that night. The story was still spinning in my head.
Fast forward to yesterday 11 years ago, and I get a phone call around 9am whilst I am on the radio.
I’m summarising but I swear the words included: “I have some information about a friend of yours, Martin McGartland who has just been shot in Whitley Bay”. Well, we weren’t friends, clearly.
I knew it was a massive story and within an hour papers in Belfast were ringing me. Of course, it is an old trick for the media to be tipped off before the police, but when I think about this story, I always wonder why I got the call.
Was that random chance or was I linked to him in someone’s mind?
Even back then in an era of much less media, you would have to do pretty well to remember that I had stood in for eight shows on a night time phone-in two years previously.
I don’t recall the accent of the phone call breaking the shooting news, but I think it was local rather than Irish.
Clearly by this point his identity was widely known in Whitley Bay. You have to ask to this day, how on earth someone who had been re-invented and relocated for his own safety, was then shopped over a motoring offence?
Draw your own conclusions somewhere between stitch up, casual attention to detail, or human error. That, to me, remains as big a story as who shot him.
Google him, and you’ll see that he disowned the film of his life story but was doing publicity for it only 18 months ago. In the movie, he is now living in Canada.
I think I can safely say, as I reflect on that day, that Martin McGartland is therefore not living in Canada.
Link:- http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/entertainment-in-newcastle/tony-horne/2010/06/18/tony-horne-column-june-18-2010-72703-26680546/
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Northumbria Police accused of having organised a cover-up in British Agent attempted murder case.
Northumbria Police accused of having organised a cover-up in British Agent attempted murder case.
Martin McGartland rubbished Northumbria Police claims that they have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill him exactly 11 years ago. He claims that Northumbria Police have orchestrated a cover-up. "I have been on record from day one stating that Northumbria Police wound never charge anyone with my shooting. It's now been 11 long years and I maintain that Northumbria Police are covering-up IRA involvment in my attempted murder. It is my view that Northumbria Police know who shot me and they know where to find them. However, Northumbria Police are turning a blind-eye. Northumbria Police will only arrest, charge those involved when they are forced into doing so.", said Martin McGartland.
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Police vow over IRA informer gunman
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer exactly 11 years ago.
Martin McGartland was blasted several times at short range in his car in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, but survived.
He was living in hiding having passed on information about the IRA to the British authorities which has been credited with saving many lives.
He wrote two books about his experiences, including escaping abduction in Belfast in 1991 after terrorists realised he was working with Special Branch.
He relocated to North East England under an assumed name until he was shot in broad daylight.
Northumbria Police have made a number of arrests in the years since 1999 but no-one has been charged. The force said the attempted murder investigation was continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries. Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Police have analysed guns found months after the shooting, a van left at the scene and a voicemail message relating to the purchase of the vehicle. The caller had a Scottish accent and the call was made from the Glasgow area. They hope more information about the shooting will leak out, even so long after the shooting.
Mr Thomson said: "People's loyalties can change a lot in 11 years and people may now be prepared to help us. It's a long time for people to keep silent about this."
Link; http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/police-vow-over-ira-informer-gunman-14847446.html
Martin McGartland rubbished Northumbria Police claims that they have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill him exactly 11 years ago. He claims that Northumbria Police have orchestrated a cover-up. "I have been on record from day one stating that Northumbria Police wound never charge anyone with my shooting. It's now been 11 long years and I maintain that Northumbria Police are covering-up IRA involvment in my attempted murder. It is my view that Northumbria Police know who shot me and they know where to find them. However, Northumbria Police are turning a blind-eye. Northumbria Police will only arrest, charge those involved when they are forced into doing so.", said Martin McGartland.
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Police vow over IRA informer gunman
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer exactly 11 years ago.
Martin McGartland was blasted several times at short range in his car in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, but survived.
He was living in hiding having passed on information about the IRA to the British authorities which has been credited with saving many lives.
He wrote two books about his experiences, including escaping abduction in Belfast in 1991 after terrorists realised he was working with Special Branch.
He relocated to North East England under an assumed name until he was shot in broad daylight.
Northumbria Police have made a number of arrests in the years since 1999 but no-one has been charged. The force said the attempted murder investigation was continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries. Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Police have analysed guns found months after the shooting, a van left at the scene and a voicemail message relating to the purchase of the vehicle. The caller had a Scottish accent and the call was made from the Glasgow area. They hope more information about the shooting will leak out, even so long after the shooting.
Mr Thomson said: "People's loyalties can change a lot in 11 years and people may now be prepared to help us. It's a long time for people to keep silent about this."
Link; http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/police-vow-over-ira-informer-gunman-14847446.html
Northumbria Police accused of having organised a cover-up in British Agent attempted murder case.
Northumbria Police accused of having organised a cover-up in British Agent attempted murder case.
Martin McGartland rubbished Northumbria Police claims that they have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill him exactly 11 years ago. He claims that Northumbria Police have orchestrated a cover-up. "I have been on record from day one stating that Northumbria Police wound never charge anyone with my shooting. It's now been 11 long years and I maintain that Northumbria Police are covering-up IRA involvment in my attempted murder. It is my view that Northumbria Police know who shot me and they know where to find them. However, Northumbria Police are turning a blind-eye. Northumbria Police will only arrest, charge those involved when they are forced into doing so.", said Martin McGartland.
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Police vow over IRA informer gunman
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer exactly 11 years ago.
Martin McGartland was blasted several times at short range in his car in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, but survived.
He was living in hiding having passed on information about the IRA to the British authorities which has been credited with saving many lives.
He wrote two books about his experiences, including escaping abduction in Belfast in 1991 after terrorists realised he was working with Special Branch.
He relocated to North East England under an assumed name until he was shot in broad daylight.
Northumbria Police have made a number of arrests in the years since 1999 but no-one has been charged. The force said the attempted murder investigation was continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries. Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Police have analysed guns found months after the shooting, a van left at the scene and a voicemail message relating to the purchase of the vehicle. The caller had a Scottish accent and the call was made from the Glasgow area. They hope more information about the shooting will leak out, even so long after the shooting.
Mr Thomson said: "People's loyalties can change a lot in 11 years and people may now be prepared to help us. It's a long time for people to keep silent about this."
Link; http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/police-vow-over-ira-informer-gunman-14847446.html
Martin McGartland rubbished Northumbria Police claims that they have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill him exactly 11 years ago. He claims that Northumbria Police have orchestrated a cover-up. "I have been on record from day one stating that Northumbria Police wound never charge anyone with my shooting. It's now been 11 long years and I maintain that Northumbria Police are covering-up IRA involvment in my attempted murder. It is my view that Northumbria Police know who shot me and they know where to find them. However, Northumbria Police are turning a blind-eye. Northumbria Police will only arrest, charge those involved when they are forced into doing so.", said Martin McGartland.
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Police vow over IRA informer gunman
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer exactly 11 years ago.
Martin McGartland was blasted several times at short range in his car in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, but survived.
He was living in hiding having passed on information about the IRA to the British authorities which has been credited with saving many lives.
He wrote two books about his experiences, including escaping abduction in Belfast in 1991 after terrorists realised he was working with Special Branch.
He relocated to North East England under an assumed name until he was shot in broad daylight.
Northumbria Police have made a number of arrests in the years since 1999 but no-one has been charged. The force said the attempted murder investigation was continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries. Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Police have analysed guns found months after the shooting, a van left at the scene and a voicemail message relating to the purchase of the vehicle. The caller had a Scottish accent and the call was made from the Glasgow area. They hope more information about the shooting will leak out, even so long after the shooting.
Mr Thomson said: "People's loyalties can change a lot in 11 years and people may now be prepared to help us. It's a long time for people to keep silent about this."
Link; http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/police-vow-over-ira-informer-gunman-14847446.html
Martin McGartland rubbished Northumbria Police claims
Martin McGartland rubbished Northumbria Police claims that they have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill him exactly 11 years ago. "I have been on record from day one stating that Northumbria Police wound never charge anyone with my shooting. It's now been 11 long years and I maintain that Northumbria Police are covering-up IRA involvment in my attempted murder. It is my view that Northumbria Police know who shot me and they know where to find them. However, Northumbria Police are turning a blind-eye. Northumbria Police will only arrest, charge those involved when they are forced into doing so.", said Martin McGartland.
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Police vow over IRA informer gunman
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer exactly 11 years ago.
Martin McGartland was blasted several times at short range in his car in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, but survived.
He was living in hiding having passed on information about the IRA to the British authorities which has been credited with saving many lives.
He wrote two books about his experiences, including escaping abduction in Belfast in 1991 after terrorists realised he was working with Special Branch.
He relocated to North East England under an assumed name until he was shot in broad daylight.
Northumbria Police have made a number of arrests in the years since 1999 but no-one has been charged. The force said the attempted murder investigation was continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries. Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Police have analysed guns found months after the shooting, a van left at the scene and a voicemail message relating to the purchase of the vehicle. The caller had a Scottish accent and the call was made from the Glasgow area. They hope more information about the shooting will leak out, even so long after the shooting.
Mr Thomson said: "People's loyalties can change a lot in 11 years and people may now be prepared to help us. It's a long time for people to keep silent about this."
Link; http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/police-vow-over-ira-informer-gunman-14847446.html
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Police vow over IRA informer gunman
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
A masked member of the Real IRA. Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer 11 years ago.
Police have vowed to catch the gunman who tried to kill an IRA informer exactly 11 years ago.
Martin McGartland was blasted several times at short range in his car in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, but survived.
He was living in hiding having passed on information about the IRA to the British authorities which has been credited with saving many lives.
He wrote two books about his experiences, including escaping abduction in Belfast in 1991 after terrorists realised he was working with Special Branch.
He relocated to North East England under an assumed name until he was shot in broad daylight.
Northumbria Police have made a number of arrests in the years since 1999 but no-one has been charged. The force said the attempted murder investigation was continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries. Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Police have analysed guns found months after the shooting, a van left at the scene and a voicemail message relating to the purchase of the vehicle. The caller had a Scottish accent and the call was made from the Glasgow area. They hope more information about the shooting will leak out, even so long after the shooting.
Mr Thomson said: "People's loyalties can change a lot in 11 years and people may now be prepared to help us. It's a long time for people to keep silent about this."
Link; http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/police-vow-over-ira-informer-gunman-14847446.html
Northumbria Police Martin McGartland and No charges even after 11 years
Renewed appeal over shooting.
Dated: 17 Jun 2010
Northumbria Police
Police officers investigating the attempted murder of a man over a decade ago have renewed their appeal for information.
Martin McGartland was shot as he sat in his car in Duchess Street, Whitley Bay, 11 years ago today.
Despite being shot a number of times at close range, Mr McGartland survived the attack on June 17, 1999.
Although a number of arrests have been made, nobody has ever been charged with the attempted murder, and an extensive investigation is continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson, who is leading the investigation, said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries.
"Our main line of enquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Detectives are continuing to use DNA recovered from the scene to eliminate people from the investigation.
Other lines of enquiry centre around a van abandoned at the scene which had been bought only two days before the attack, and a message left on a telephone answering machine a few days earlier, asking about a van for sale. The caller had a Scottish accent, originating from somewhere in the Glasgow region.
Two semi-automatic pistols and some ammunition were found in the Gateshead area within months of the attack. One of the guns was forensically linked to the shooting and police believe those responsible may have stayed in the Gateshead area in the run up to the attack and possibly afterwards. This is another line of enquiry.
Det Chief Supt Thomson added: "Although nothing substantial came out of last year's appeal, which marked the 10th anniversary of the incident, we are determined to make sure that anyone who may have any information about this attack has the opportunity to come forward.
"Over time, word can leak out and be talked about. People's loyalties can change a lot in eleven years, and people may now be prepared to help us - it's a long time for people to keep silent about something like this.
"Anyone who may have information can contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043, ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Police still have an audio tape message left on a telephone answering machine a few days before the shooting by a man who is believed to be one of those involved in the attack. The caller was asking about the sale of a van which was similar to that used to conceal the gunman immediately before the shooting.
To hear this tape again, log on to www.northumbria.police.uk/vanmessage
Link:- http://www.northumbria.police.uk/news_and_events/media_centre/news_releases/details.asp?id=28113
Dated: 17 Jun 2010
Northumbria Police
Police officers investigating the attempted murder of a man over a decade ago have renewed their appeal for information.
Martin McGartland was shot as he sat in his car in Duchess Street, Whitley Bay, 11 years ago today.
Despite being shot a number of times at close range, Mr McGartland survived the attack on June 17, 1999.
Although a number of arrests have been made, nobody has ever been charged with the attempted murder, and an extensive investigation is continuing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson, who is leading the investigation, said: "Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries.
"Our main line of enquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
"Mr McGartland's history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject."
Detectives are continuing to use DNA recovered from the scene to eliminate people from the investigation.
Other lines of enquiry centre around a van abandoned at the scene which had been bought only two days before the attack, and a message left on a telephone answering machine a few days earlier, asking about a van for sale. The caller had a Scottish accent, originating from somewhere in the Glasgow region.
Two semi-automatic pistols and some ammunition were found in the Gateshead area within months of the attack. One of the guns was forensically linked to the shooting and police believe those responsible may have stayed in the Gateshead area in the run up to the attack and possibly afterwards. This is another line of enquiry.
Det Chief Supt Thomson added: "Although nothing substantial came out of last year's appeal, which marked the 10th anniversary of the incident, we are determined to make sure that anyone who may have any information about this attack has the opportunity to come forward.
"Over time, word can leak out and be talked about. People's loyalties can change a lot in eleven years, and people may now be prepared to help us - it's a long time for people to keep silent about something like this.
"Anyone who may have information can contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043, ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Police still have an audio tape message left on a telephone answering machine a few days before the shooting by a man who is believed to be one of those involved in the attack. The caller was asking about the sale of a van which was similar to that used to conceal the gunman immediately before the shooting.
To hear this tape again, log on to www.northumbria.police.uk/vanmessage
Link:- http://www.northumbria.police.uk/news_and_events/media_centre/news_releases/details.asp?id=28113
Northumbria Police and the 11 Year Cover-up. It's Groundhog Day - Northumbria Police are a Joke.
Northumbria Police and the 11 Year Cover-up. It's Groundhog Day - Northumbria Police are a Joke.
Northumbria Police, their so called top cop Det Chief Supt Chris Thomson, Groundhog Day finds himself repeating the same old story year after year. The Northumbria Police Cover-up of the Martin McGartland shooting, by the IRA in 1999, continues.
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Refer to story, appeal link of 2009; http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north...
Refer to story, appeal link of 2010; http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north...
This is the 2010 story, police appeal;
Now here are both Northumbria Police, Det Chief Supt Chris Thomson, appeals. The first, word for word, and the latest 17th June 2010 one;
Fresh plea over IRA double agent shooting
Jun 17 2010 by Sophie Doughty, Evening Chronicle
Martin McGartland was shot six times at close range, but survived
POLICE today renewed their pledge to hunt the hitmen behind the attempted assassination of IRA double agent Martin McGartland.
It is 11 years to the day since the he was shot six times outside his Whitley Bay home on Duchess Street in 1999 in a crime that stunned Tyneside.
He survived, despite being shot at close range as he sat in his car.
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Although a number of arrests have been made no-one has ever been charged with the attempted murder, which Mr McGartland insists was carried out by IRA hitmen.
But officers from Northumbria Police have never given up hunting the gunmen. And now detectives are making a new appeal for anyone who knows what happened to come forward.
Det Chief Supt Chris Thomson, who is leading the investigation, said: ?Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries.
?Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
?Mr McGartland?s history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject.?
Detectives recovered DNA from the scene and this is still being used to eliminate people from the inquiry.
Det Chief Supt Thomson hopes there are people out there who know what happened and feel able to contact police. ?Over time, word can leak out and be talked about. People?s loyalties can change a lot in 11 years.?
Other lines of inquiry centre around a van abandoned at the scene, which was bought just two days before the attack, and a message left on a telephone answering machine a few days earlier, asking about a van for sale. The caller is said to have had a Glasgow accent.
Two semi-automatic pistols and some ammunition were found in the Gateshead area within months of the attack.
One of the guns was forensically linked to the shooting and police believe those responsible may have stayed in the Gateshead area in before the attack and maybe afterwards.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043, ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
:: A recording of the message about the van a few days before the shooting can be heard at www.northumbria.police.uk/vanmessage
Link; http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north...
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Now here is the 17th June 2009 appeal;
Cops renew plea over Tyneside 'IRA shooting'
Jun 17 2009 by Sophie Doughty, Evening Chronicle
Martin McGartland was shot six times at close range, but survived
HE WAS shot six times outside his Tyneside home 10 years ago today.
And now police are making a new appeal for help to catch the hitman responsible for the mystery shooting of IRA spy Martin McGartland.
The cold-blooded shooting, which stunned Tyneside, bought the troubles of Northern Ireland to the doorsteps of Whitley Bay a decade ago.
Mr McGartland was shot as he sat in his car in Duchess Street, Whitley Bay, on June 17, 1999. But miraculously he survived, despite being shot six times at close range.
No-one has ever been charged with the attempted murder, which double-agent Mr McGartland insists was carried-out by IRA hitmen.
But officers from Northumbria Police have never given up in their hunt for the gunmen.
And today, they are using the 10th anniversary of one of Tyneside?s most shocking unsolved crimes to appeal for information.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson, who is leading the investigation, said: ?We are absolutely determined to do everything we can to solve this case.
?Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated assassination attempt.
?Mr McGartland has asked that Northumbria Police clarify the situation as far as we can and I am happy to do so.?
Five people have been arrested in connection with the shooting but no-one was ever charged.
Over the last 10 years police have taken a staggering 1,004 witness statements, conducted 1,122 house-to-house inquiries, collected 2,764 pieces of evidence, and assembled 5,043 documents.
Detectives are also continuing to use DNA recovered from the scene to eliminate people from the investigation. And as technology advances they are using new methods in an attempt to crack the case.
Two semi-automatic pistols and some ammunition were found in the Gateshead area within months of the attack. One of the guns was forensically linked to the shooting and police believe those responsible may have stayed in the Gateshead area in the run up to the attack and possibly afterwards.
Other lines of inquiry centre around a van abandoned at the scene, which had been bought only two days before the attack.
And police have released a recording of a telephone message left on an answering machine a few days earlier, asking about a van for sale. The caller had a Scottish accent, believed to be from the Glasgow area.
Click here to listen to the recording
Det Chief Supt Thomson hopes the time that has passed since the shooting will make it easier for anyone that knows anything to come forward.
?Ten years is a long time for people to keep a secret about something like this,? he said.
?Over time, word can leak out and be talked about.
?Also, people?s loyalties can change a lot in 10 years, and people may now be prepared to help us.
?We are keeping abreast of new forensic techniques and we do apply them when appropriate.?
It was originally suggested that Mr McGartland could have been shot by local criminals.
However, while detectives have still not confirmed a motive for the assassination attempt, they do not believe this to be the case.
?Mr McGartland?s history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject,? Det Chief Supt Thomson added.
?Our main line of inquiry, therefore, continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.?
Anyone who may have information can contact Northumbria Police on (03456) 043 043, ext 69162 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on (0800) 555 111.
Link: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north...
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Can You Tell what it is yet? This is a joke, Northumbria Police are a joke and their so called top cop, Det Chief Supt Thomson, is a joke. You can see why no others have been arrested and why no one has ever been charged, even after 11 years.
Ends
Northumbria Police, their so called top cop Det Chief Supt Chris Thomson, Groundhog Day finds himself repeating the same old story year after year. The Northumbria Police Cover-up of the Martin McGartland shooting, by the IRA in 1999, continues.
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Refer to story, appeal link of 2009; http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north...
Refer to story, appeal link of 2010; http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north...
This is the 2010 story, police appeal;
Now here are both Northumbria Police, Det Chief Supt Chris Thomson, appeals. The first, word for word, and the latest 17th June 2010 one;
Fresh plea over IRA double agent shooting
Jun 17 2010 by Sophie Doughty, Evening Chronicle
Martin McGartland was shot six times at close range, but survived
POLICE today renewed their pledge to hunt the hitmen behind the attempted assassination of IRA double agent Martin McGartland.
It is 11 years to the day since the he was shot six times outside his Whitley Bay home on Duchess Street in 1999 in a crime that stunned Tyneside.
He survived, despite being shot at close range as he sat in his car.
article_mpuAdvertisement
Although a number of arrests have been made no-one has ever been charged with the attempted murder, which Mr McGartland insists was carried out by IRA hitmen.
But officers from Northumbria Police have never given up hunting the gunmen. And now detectives are making a new appeal for anyone who knows what happened to come forward.
Det Chief Supt Chris Thomson, who is leading the investigation, said: ?Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated murder attempt which caused Mr McGartland serious injuries.
?Our main line of inquiry continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.
?Mr McGartland?s history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject.?
Detectives recovered DNA from the scene and this is still being used to eliminate people from the inquiry.
Det Chief Supt Thomson hopes there are people out there who know what happened and feel able to contact police. ?Over time, word can leak out and be talked about. People?s loyalties can change a lot in 11 years.?
Other lines of inquiry centre around a van abandoned at the scene, which was bought just two days before the attack, and a message left on a telephone answering machine a few days earlier, asking about a van for sale. The caller is said to have had a Glasgow accent.
Two semi-automatic pistols and some ammunition were found in the Gateshead area within months of the attack.
One of the guns was forensically linked to the shooting and police believe those responsible may have stayed in the Gateshead area in before the attack and maybe afterwards.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043, ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
:: A recording of the message about the van a few days before the shooting can be heard at www.northumbria.police.uk/vanmessage
Link; http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north...
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Now here is the 17th June 2009 appeal;
Cops renew plea over Tyneside 'IRA shooting'
Jun 17 2009 by Sophie Doughty, Evening Chronicle
Martin McGartland was shot six times at close range, but survived
HE WAS shot six times outside his Tyneside home 10 years ago today.
And now police are making a new appeal for help to catch the hitman responsible for the mystery shooting of IRA spy Martin McGartland.
The cold-blooded shooting, which stunned Tyneside, bought the troubles of Northern Ireland to the doorsteps of Whitley Bay a decade ago.
Mr McGartland was shot as he sat in his car in Duchess Street, Whitley Bay, on June 17, 1999. But miraculously he survived, despite being shot six times at close range.
No-one has ever been charged with the attempted murder, which double-agent Mr McGartland insists was carried-out by IRA hitmen.
But officers from Northumbria Police have never given up in their hunt for the gunmen.
And today, they are using the 10th anniversary of one of Tyneside?s most shocking unsolved crimes to appeal for information.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Thomson, who is leading the investigation, said: ?We are absolutely determined to do everything we can to solve this case.
?Although this was an unsuccessful attack, it was a cold-blooded, calculated assassination attempt.
?Mr McGartland has asked that Northumbria Police clarify the situation as far as we can and I am happy to do so.?
Five people have been arrested in connection with the shooting but no-one was ever charged.
Over the last 10 years police have taken a staggering 1,004 witness statements, conducted 1,122 house-to-house inquiries, collected 2,764 pieces of evidence, and assembled 5,043 documents.
Detectives are also continuing to use DNA recovered from the scene to eliminate people from the investigation. And as technology advances they are using new methods in an attempt to crack the case.
Two semi-automatic pistols and some ammunition were found in the Gateshead area within months of the attack. One of the guns was forensically linked to the shooting and police believe those responsible may have stayed in the Gateshead area in the run up to the attack and possibly afterwards.
Other lines of inquiry centre around a van abandoned at the scene, which had been bought only two days before the attack.
And police have released a recording of a telephone message left on an answering machine a few days earlier, asking about a van for sale. The caller had a Scottish accent, believed to be from the Glasgow area.
Click here to listen to the recording
Det Chief Supt Thomson hopes the time that has passed since the shooting will make it easier for anyone that knows anything to come forward.
?Ten years is a long time for people to keep a secret about something like this,? he said.
?Over time, word can leak out and be talked about.
?Also, people?s loyalties can change a lot in 10 years, and people may now be prepared to help us.
?We are keeping abreast of new forensic techniques and we do apply them when appropriate.?
It was originally suggested that Mr McGartland could have been shot by local criminals.
However, while detectives have still not confirmed a motive for the assassination attempt, they do not believe this to be the case.
?Mr McGartland?s history as an agent for the then Royal Ulster Constabulary and his supplying of information about the Provisional IRA is a matter of public knowledge, documented in his own books on the subject,? Det Chief Supt Thomson added.
?Our main line of inquiry, therefore, continues to be that Mr McGartland may have been shot by a person or people with Irish Republican sympathies, for reasons closely linked to his former life in Northern Ireland.?
Anyone who may have information can contact Northumbria Police on (03456) 043 043, ext 69162 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on (0800) 555 111.
Link: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north...
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Can You Tell what it is yet? This is a joke, Northumbria Police are a joke and their so called top cop, Det Chief Supt Thomson, is a joke. You can see why no others have been arrested and why no one has ever been charged, even after 11 years.
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