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20 years since the Manchester bombing

On Saturday 15 June 1996 a bomb planted by the IRA tore through Manchester city centre.

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Why haven't the Manchester bombers been caught?

20 years ago today the IRA set off a bomb in the centre of Manchester, destroying the heart of the city. But even though names of suspects were widely published and counter terrorism officers had a prime suspect, no-one was ever arrested. Now, the case is being re-assessed. So why have the bombers never been caught?

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