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11/09/2012
'Mistaken Identity' RAAD Victim Refused Compensation
A man who was shot by the vigilante group Republican Action Against Drugs has been refused compensation for his injuries.
Paul Ward, 45, was shot twice in the stomach three years ago, in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
He still has a bullet lodged in his back.
Mr Ward said the Compensation Agency has refused him compensation because he did not co-operate with the police investigation into the shooting.
But he told the BBC: "I can't fathom that, I mentioned a name to the PSNI, twice actually, and do not know how the Compensation Agency has the audacity to say I didn't co-operate with the PSNI. I don't know where they are coming from.
"I provided one name who was there that night. One of the gunmen shouted his name and told him to come on.
"I could be putting myself in danger for doing this but it has to come out."
SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey said he intends to raise the matter with the Compensation Agency and with the police.
The Compensation Agency said it does not comment on individual cases.
(NE)
Paul Ward, 45, was shot twice in the stomach three years ago, in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
He still has a bullet lodged in his back.
Mr Ward said the Compensation Agency has refused him compensation because he did not co-operate with the police investigation into the shooting.
But he told the BBC: "I can't fathom that, I mentioned a name to the PSNI, twice actually, and do not know how the Compensation Agency has the audacity to say I didn't co-operate with the PSNI. I don't know where they are coming from.
"I provided one name who was there that night. One of the gunmen shouted his name and told him to come on.
"I could be putting myself in danger for doing this but it has to come out."
SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey said he intends to raise the matter with the Compensation Agency and with the police.
The Compensation Agency said it does not comment on individual cases.
(NE)
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