Murder of Irish Inspector.25-6-1919 The Times The murder of District Inspector Hunt at Thurles is the sixth murder of an Irish Policeman within the last few months. Like most of the other crimes it was comitted publicly in the full light of day, and the murderers made good their escape with out difficulty -. No one has yet been brought to justice for any of these crimes. At the inquest today the jury were at first not unanimous, but ultimately agreed to a verdict of "Wilful Murder". The latest news from Thurles shows that the murder of Inspector Hunt took place in the presence of a large crowd of people, and that the murderers, who wore no disguise, got clear away during the day. Mr. Hunt has been on duty at the Thurles races. In addition to the Police force about 60 soldiers were under arms on the course. When the races had concluded the Police and the Military were marched back to their quarters in the town. Inspector Hunt walked with Captain Smith, who was in charge of the Military, for a part of the way, and then continued the journey alone to the town. The roads at the time were thronged by the Country People returning from the racecourse, and the Inspector walked through the crowds until he had reached the square, which is in the centre of the town. Then three revolver shots were fired, and he fell on the road. One bullet entered the middle of his back, the second passed through his shoulder blade, and the third struck a schoolboy in the knee. The shots were fired at very close range. The crowd fled in all directions. The Inspector lived only for a few minutes. The Police and Military were called out for duty in the streets after the murder. Several houses were searched, and all licenced premises were immediately closed. Half an hour later the country people had left for their homes, and the streets were quiet. Inspector Hunt, was a native of County Sligo, had 26 years service in the RIC, and was promoted to the rank of District Inspector eight years ago. No arrests have been made. Mary