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Jonathan McCambridge

Brother of RUC constable shot dead 30 years ago will "never stop fighting" for justice

The brother of an RUC constable shot dead by an IRA gunman in Derry 30 years ago this month has says he will never stop fighting for justice.

Joe Ferguson, 59, the older brother of Michael Ferguson, also hit out at proposed new Government legislation to deal with the legacy of the Troubles, saying nothing should stand in the way of the rule of law.

Michael, from Omagh, was 21 when he was shot twice at close range in the back of the head in Shipquay Street on January 23 1993 while on duty. Joe Ferguson, who was also a police officer, recalled how he found out about his brother’s death.

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