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| Jean McConville murder: Man, 56, released pending file to PPS | |
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| A 56-year-old man arrested by police investigating the murder of Jean McConville has been released pending a report to the PPS. | |
| The Belfast mother of 10 was killed and secretly buried by the IRA in 1972. | |
| The man presented himself at Antrim Police Station and was arrested, but his interview was stopped on medical grounds. | |
| A number of people, including Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, have recently been arrested over the murder. | |
| Mr Adams was released without charge. | |
| The Sinn Féin leader was detained at Antrim Police Station last Wednesday evening and spent 96 hours in custody before his release. | The Sinn Féin leader was detained at Antrim Police Station last Wednesday evening and spent 96 hours in custody before his release. |
| A file on Mr Adams is being sent to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS), who will decide on what action, if any, will be taken. | |
| Mrs McConville, who was a 37-year-old widow, was among the group of victims known as the Disappeared. | Mrs McConville, who was a 37-year-old widow, was among the group of victims known as the Disappeared. |
| Sixteen people were abducted, murdered and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries during the Troubles. | Sixteen people were abducted, murdered and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries during the Troubles. |
| Her body was found 31 years after her death, by a man walking on a beach in County Louth. | Her body was found 31 years after her death, by a man walking on a beach in County Louth. |