The PSNI have confirmed that they do not intend to pursue and arrest Dessie O'Hare, AKA the Border Fox, claiming any investigation would fall under the jurisdiction of the Historical Enquiries Team, which was formed to investigate unsolved murders that took place during the troubles. However the HET have confirmed that they are not pursuing O'Hare, stating that their job is just to investigate old murders, and not to arrest those who are wanted and on the run.

Willie Frazer from victims group FAIR, who was refused a meeting with the police, said that evidence against the Border Fox existed and accused the PSNI of trying to pass the buck. He highlighted a comment from minister Lord Rooker who said "decisions about the arrest or otherwise of terrorist suspects are matters for the police."

The situation seems to be very unclear, however it saddens me to say that I wouldn't be surprised if the police were laying off for fear of upsetting prominent republicans who enjoy the status of being above the law.