Gusty spence

Researcher says Gusty Spence may have been involved in 1972 Market killing

FORMER UVF leader Gusty Spence may have been involved in a random sectarian murder in Belfast while on the run from prison in 1972.

By Connla Young, Security Correspondent

Gusty Spence's family continue campaign over Peter Ward murder

THE family of UVF founder Gusty Spence have launched a fresh bid to clear his name over the murder of a Catholic teenager 50 years ago.

By Connla Young, Security Correspondent

Who are the UVF?

THE Ulster Volunteer Force was outlawed after two Catholic men and a Protestant pensioner were killed by the group 50 years ago.

By Staff writer

Catholic Primate lobbied for release of Gusty Spence

THE Catholic Primate Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich pressed authorities for the release of the prominent UVF murderer Gusty Spence claiming he could help pressure loyalist paramilitary groups to work towards peace.

By Allison Morris

Release of loyalist leader Spence caused political crisis

PREVIOUSLY classified documents have revealed that the RUC released UVF leader Gusty Spence from custody in defiance of the British army, despite being on the run from prison for the murder of Catholic man Peter Ward.

By Allison Morris