George Simm is looking intently at the camera. He is in a room with framed pictures on a wall behind him and to the side. He has a grey beard and is wearig a grey top and brown corduroy jacket.
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George Simm served during the 1970s and 80s at the height of the Troubles

ByEnda McClaffertyNorthern Ireland political editor
  • Published8 hours ago

A former officer with the Army's Special Air Service (SAS) has denied it was involved in shoot-to-kill missions against the IRA during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

George Simm had remained silent about his time in Northern Ireland for almost 50 years, but has now accused the government of abandoning veterans in its legislation to deal with the legacy of the conflict.