The Hyde Park bomb caused a “significant explosion” and was intended to “maim and kill”, a leading expert has told the High Court.
Forensic explosives expert Kim Simpson gave evidence during the first day of a trial in London to determine whether convicted IRA member John Downey is liable for the bombing.
Ms Simpson examined evidence from the scene of the 1982 blast, in which four members of the Royal Household Cavalry were killed and 31 other soldiers and civilians were injured.
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Source: Sutton & Croydon Guardian