Newry man abducted by RUC
A young Newry man has become the latest target in the RUC's
continued campaign to recruit informers. The 17 year old was
walking close to the town's Corry Square RUC barracks at 10.30pm
on Tuesday 3 November when he saw four RUC cars parked in four
adjoining streets. Earlier, one of the cars had driven slowly
beside him as he walked from his home into the town.
Two RUC men jumped from one of the cars and approached him and
another young man who was walking in the street at the time. The
RUC men searched both men at gunpoint then ordered the youth to
get into their car.
He was driven around Newry for over an hour. At one stage he was
forced from the car and into another RUC car, during which he was
beaten around the head. This car drove to the Warrenpoint Road
and parked. ``They took out a book,'' he said, ``and started asking
me questions about six men. I refused to answer any of their
questions''
They offered a large sum of money if he would provide information
on the men. When he again refused they said he was to contact
``Harry'' or ``John'' at Corry Square barracks if he changed his
mind.
The car then drove to the Ardmore RUC barracks and he was ordered
out.
He has made an official complaint through his solicitor and the
other young man who witnessed his abduction has come forward.
Local councillor Davy Hyland has described this latest informer
recruitment attempt as ``yet another reason why the RUC should be
disbanded.''
``The RUC is an occupying force in Newry who operate through fear
and intimidation. They behave in the way they did towards this
young man because they believe they will get away with it. I hope
in this case they will be brought to book.''
He urged anyone caught in the same situation to immediately
contact a solicitor and publicise their experience.
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