The Latest Breaking News from Paul Greaney KC

Government approach to Omagh bomb hearing ‘risks undermining public confidence’

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry, chaired by Lord Turnbull, is holding procedural hearings in Belfast.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Victims and survivors’ evidence ‘shone light on consequences of Omagh bombing’

Four weeks of commemorative hearings in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry have concluded.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

Omagh families ‘woefully let down’ by police, father of victim tells inquiry

Victor Barker told the Omagh Bombing Inquiry that his son James’s life had been taken away from him in the most ‘evil and barbaric fashion’.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

Ryan Wellings was cleared of the manslaughter of his partner Kiena Dawes but found guilty of subjecting her to years of violence and abuse.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

How Ryan Wellings made Kiena Dawes’ life a nightmare

Horrific violence, bullying and belittling ended with suicide of previously ‘happy-go-lucky’ young woman

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025

Mother of man convicted of abusing his partner before she took her own life is under police investigation

Ryan Wellings has been found guilty of assault and prolonged domestic violence towards Kiena Dawes, but cleared of her manslaughter

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

Man cleared over suicide of partner who suffered years of abuse

Ryan Wellings was cleared of the manslaughter of Kiena Dawes but found guilty of subjecting her to years of violence and abuse

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

Suicide note ‘from beyond the grave’ blames accused

Ryan Wellings denies the manslaughter of Kiena Dawes

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Young mother killed herself after years of abuse by ex-boyfriend, Preston court told

Kiena Dawes left note saying she was ‘murdered’ by Ryan Wellings, who is standing trial for her manslaughter

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

Young mother wrote ‘I was murdered’ in suicide note after suffering alleged abuse, trial hears

Ryan Wellings is accused of manslaughter after his ex-girlfriend took her own life. In a final note she wrote: ‘He ruined every bit of strength I had left’

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024