Man wrongly convicted of Birmingham pub bombings dies at age of 80

Man wrongly convicted of Birmingham pub bombings dies at age of 80
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Man wrongly convicted of Birmingham pub bombings dies at age of 80
Author: Rebecca Black
Published: Dec, 30 2024 14:04

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Man wrongly convicted of Birmingham pub bombings dies at age of 80 A man who was wrongly convicted of IRA attacks on pubs in Birmingham in 1974 has died at the age of 80.

Paddy Hill was among a group of men from Northern Ireland jailed for the atrocity who became known as the Birmingham Six.

The Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (MOJO) said in a post on their Facebook page that Mr Hill died peacefully at home on Monday morning.

Just three of the Birmingham Six are still living, including Gerry Hunter, John Walker and Billy Power.

Some 21 people were killed in explosions at two Birmingham city centre pubs in November 1974.

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