RELATIVES of victims of the Claudy bombing gathered in the Co Derry village last night to remember their loved ones on the 45th anniversary of the attack.
Nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed on July 31 1972 when three IRA car bombs exploded on Main Street in the village.
An inter-dominational remembrance service, including clerics from Catholic, Presbyterian and Anglican churches, was held in a car park beside the bomb memorial.
Politicians including DUP leader Arlene Foster were among those who attended.
David Temple, from Donemana, Co Tyrone, whose 16-year-old brother William was killed while working as a milkman's helper, paid his respects last night.
Speaking before last night's service, Mr Temple said: "45 years is more than half a lifetime for most people and many who have not been impacted by terrorism will often say, it’s time those people moved on, it’s so long ago".
"For me, my family and other families impacted by terrorism, the day we lost our loved one is as fresh today as it was in the immediate aftermath," he said.
He added: "The families of Claudy come from across the community - Protestant and Roman Catholic, our tears are the same and our pain is no different".
Mr Temple called for the bombing to be re-investigated.
"The Historical Investigations Unit (if it is ever legislated for) must re-examine Claudy, we will not accept the crumbs under the table any longer," he said.
