Breatnach’s Conviction Quashed After 47 Years | Belfast News

Osgur Breatnach, convicted in 1976 for the Sallins train robbery, has finally seen his conviction overturned after decades of legal battle — a landmark case now hailed as a miscarriage of justice. The DPP has confirmed he had no involvement, with the case built entirely on confessions obtained during interrogation. New alibi evidence sealed the deal, proving he was elsewhere at the time. The court even noted that such a case wouldn’t be prosecuted today. After serving 18 months of a 12-year sentence, Breatnach’s long fight for truth has ended — a powerful reminder that justice, though delayed, can still prevail. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8f50e81c96c0073