Football star visits Omagh

Manchester United's star striker, Andy Cole, yesterday described his meeting with people who were injured in August's Omagh bomb…

Manchester United's star striker, Andy Cole, yesterday described his meeting with people who were injured in August's Omagh bomb explosion as one of the most emotional things he's ever experienced.

Mr Cole, who had a private meeting with relatives of the 29 people killed in the explosion, also said that the town's Manchester United Supporters' Club branch had presented him with its Player of the Year award less than an hour before the car bomb exploded.

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