SF seeks release of sick prisoner

Sinn Fein has called for the immediate release of a republican prisoner, Patrick Kelly of Co Laois, who is dying from cancer

Sinn Fein has called for the immediate release of a republican prisoner, Patrick Kelly of Co Laois, who is dying from cancer. Mr Kelly has reportedly been moved to hospital from Maghaberry prison in Lisburn, Co Antrim, following a deterioration in his condition. He was recently transferred from an English jail.

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