Castlereagh raid claims launched

The files were stolen during a break-in at Castlereagh police station

Police officers and republicans have launched separate compensation claims over the theft of security files from Castlereagh police station in 2002.

More than 100 officers are claiming nervous shock and financial loss over being forced to move house.

About 50 republicans whose details were on the documents are also seeking damages.

The case was adjourned at the High Court on Monday to allow discussions about the cases.

The files were stolen from a Special Branch office during the break-in on St Patrick's Day, 2002.

Three men walked in to what was supposed to be a highly secure room packed full of sensitive security information, tied up a police officer and stole dozens of files.