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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 1 MIN

Manchester Bombing: Case Closed or Stalled

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

Thirty years after the IRA bombing of Manchester, investigators were tantalizingly close to a breakthrough—until key suspect Cyril McGuinness, aka ‘Dublin Jimmy,’ died before arrest. Police believed he was in the getaway car and had ties to paramilitary groups, but his death stalled justice. Survivors, including Barry Laycock, blame political interference and outdated investigations, even as new tech offers fresh hope. Another suspect was arrested in 2022 but released without charge. The case was officially closed this year, leaving victims with unanswered questions and a painful sense of unfinished business. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/4bda911cbe193312

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