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Former policeman jailed for Jedburgh car crash murder bid

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67% Informative

William McBurnie drove his car at speed through the front window of a funeral home.

Zoe Turnbull and her 71-year-old mother were left with life-changing conditions.

The former Belfast detective pleaded guilty to attempting to murder the pair.

He was given an extended sentence of 11 years in custody and two years under supervision.

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59

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51

Neutral language

73

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

40

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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1

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