HC Deb 28 October 1998 vol 318 c207W
12. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many assaults and murders have been carried out by paramilitary groups since 1 August. [54773]

Mr. Ingram

Since 1 August, there has been one terrorist incident which led to the deaths of 29 persons in Omagh. This atrocity was subsequently claimed by the Real IRA. During the same period there have been 31 paramilitary style assaults as attributed in the table:

Attributed to Loyalist Groups Attributed to Republican Groups Total
Deaths 0 29 29
Paramilitary style attacks
Shootings 6 1 7
Assaults 20 4 24

Notes:

  1. 1. The above figures refer to the number of casualties as distinct from the number of incidents.
  2. 2. All statistics are subject to minor adjustment, as further information comes to light.