Police renew Bloody Sunday murder appeal after 'disappointing' response

The detective heading the murder enquiry into the events of Bloody Sunday has renewed the police appeal for witnesses after what he described as a ‘disappointing’ response from the public.

Detectives from Serious Crime Branch had issued an appeal last month for witnesses to now come forward.

However, It is understood that to date, only 20 people have contacted police.

The officer leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Ian Harrison (pictured above), said that has to date had a ‘limited response’.

“The response to our original appeal for witnesses to talk to us has been disappointing. If we are to make progress, we need witness statements," Det. Chief Inspector Harrison said.

“We are renewing our appeal and placing additional advertising to increase awareness of what we’re working to achieve. The adverts asking people to come forward will be in local newspapers and on billboards in Derry.

“We need people to work with us. If people don’t come forward, it will further delay this lengthy and complicated process.”

More than 1,000 witnesses, consisting of local people and former soldiers, are being asked to make statements as part of the criminal investigation.

It is necessary to re-interview witnesses because police are precluded from using Saville testimony in a criminal investigation.

Civilians and former soldiers are asked to contact the investigation team on 028 9025 9593 or by email to [email protected].