A profile has been developed from DNA found on the timer on one of the IRA bombs that exploded in two pubs in Guildford more than 50 years ago, according to a report.
The DNA profile was developed in August 2023, following a review of the bombings carried out by Surrey Police, UTV is reporting.
Previously, police said there was fresh forensic evidence in connection with the bombings, but did not reveal any other details.
Four soldiers and a civilian were killed in one of two pubs bombed on the night of October 5, 1974.
Surrey Police told UTV it is not moving forward with the criminal investigation following the introduction of the Legacy Act last year.
However, the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) confirmed it is investigating the bombings, which happened in Octobe 1974.
In a statement, the ICRIR, set up under the controversial legacy act, said: “The commission is dedicated to finding answers for all those who seek our help. Currently more than 120 people have come forward and placed their trust in us. Of those, the investigation of more than 24 requests has now moved into the next stage of information recovery.
“The commission is currently investigating the case of the Guildford pub bombings carried out on 5 October 1974. We cannot comment any further at this stage.”
The bombs ripped through two pubs in the town, the Horse and Groom, where five people died, and 30 minutes later the Seven Stars. Fifty were injured.
The Guildford Four and the Maguire Seven were later convicted in connection with the bombings, the former each spending 15 years in prison in one of the worst miscarriage of justice cases in recent British history.
An IRA unit, the Balcombe Street Gang, claimed responsibility for the bombings following their arrests in December 1975.
