Coroner Refers 1992 IRA Ambush Findings to Prosecutors

The referral follows a ruling that SAS soldiers acted unjustifiably in the fatal shooting of four IRA members during the Troubles.

A Northern Ireland coroner has referred findings on the 1992 shooting of four IRA members by SAS soldiers to the director of public prosecutions, citing legal obligations.
Justice Michael Humphreys ruled that the soldiers' use of lethal force was unjustified and unreasonable, rejecting claims that they acted to protect lives.
The ambush occurred after the IRA members attacked a police station in Coalisland, with the SAS lying in wait at a nearby church car park based on intelligence.
Military leaders and Conservative MPs have criticized the ruling, arguing it risks prosecuting retired soldiers and rewriting the history of the Troubles.
The Labour government is moving to repeal a Conservative-era law that granted conditional immunity for Troubles-related prosecutions, reigniting political tensions.