The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (the Commission) has launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward in relation to its investigation into the death of Michael Kay.
Michael was a married father of one son, and he worked as an RUC Reserve Constable.
He was killed while on duty by a car bomb which detonated at Newry Courthouse at 9.39am on Wednesday April 3, 1985.
Michael died at the scene of the attack. A civilian member of court staff was also critically injured and later died in hospital.
A number of police officers sustained significant injuries, and several civilians were also injured.
Assistant Commissioner Amanda Logan is leading the investigation and is encouraging anyone who has information concerning the attack to come forward to the Commission.
Speaking about the witness appeal, Assistant Commissioner Logan said: “First and foremost my thoughts and those of my colleagues are with the family of Michael Kay.
“Michael’s family have endured a loss no one should have to experience and they have carried the pain of this tragedy for decades. Today’s witness appeal is central to helping find out what happened to Michael.”
The Assistant Commissioner added: “Information received as a result of previous witness appeals conducted by the Commission has proven incredibly helpful to our investigations.
“If members of the public have any details about this case, please come forward. All information we receive will be treated in the strictest confidence. What you know could help uncover the truth for Michael’s family of what happened on that awful day.”
