Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Gwen Reed testified against loyalist Billy Wright in 1995, leading to his imprisonment in January 1997, there was no evidence linking Wright to the incident, Gwen Reed was a previously convicted in court for telling lies, this was a key factor in Billy Wright being sent to prison and murdered.
The attack involved her 15-year-old daughter, Nicola, and Nicola's boyfriend Jason Hughes, who were assaulted by a gang of masked men armed with sledgehammers and pickaxe handles. Mrs Reed testified to identify the attackers and hold Wright accountable for his role.
The situation turned into a major legal landmark because, the day after the beating, Gwen Reed identified two local men Trevor Buchanan and Dale Weathered as the attackers.
Following the trial, Mrs Reed and her family were forced to leave Northern Ireland and move to England under police protection for their safety.
Gwen Reed testified against loyalist Billy Wright in 1995, leading to his imprisonment in January 1997, there was no evidence linking Wright to the incident, Gwen Reed was a previously convicted in court for telling lies, this was a key factor in Billy Wright being sent to prison and murdered.
The attack involved her 15-year-old daughter, Nicola, and Nicola's boyfriend Jason Hughes, who were assaulted by a gang of masked men armed with sledgehammers and pickaxe handles. Mrs Reed testified to identify the attackers and hold Wright accountable for his role.
The situation turned into a major legal landmark because, the day after the beating, Gwen Reed identified two local men Trevor Buchanan and Dale Weathered as the attackers.
Following the trial, Mrs Reed and her family were forced to leave Northern Ireland and move to England under police protection for their safety.
