Inquiry into Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane's 1989 murder set to begin

The murder of Pat Finucane is one of the most notorious of the Troubles.The 39-year-old Belfast solicitor was shot dead at his family home in north Belfast in 1989 by UDA gunmen.A series of investigations revealed collusion with the state. The first hearing of a public inquiry into the killing is set to take place soon – with Sir Gary Hickinbottom as chairman of the inquiry.Pat Finucane’s family, including his son, Sinn Fein MP John Finucane, has long fought for an inquiry into the case to...