The Sinn Fein president, Gerry Adams, is being questioned in police custody today, over the kidnap and murder of an alleged informant by the IRA during the Troubles, reports The Guardian.
Adams volunteered himself to the Police Service of Northern Island for questioning after being accused of being involved in the IRA attack.
In a statement made, before entering the police station in Antrim town, Adams said,
“Well-publicised, malicious allegations have been made against me. I reject these. While I have never disassociated myself from the IRA and I never will, I am innocent of any part in the abduction, killing or burial of Mrs McConville.”
“As a republican leader I have never shirked my responsibility to build peace. This includes dealing with the difficult issue of victims and their families. Insofar as it is possible I have worked to bring closure to victims and their families who have contacted me. Even though they may not agree, this includes the family of Jean McConville.”
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