Prosecutors say there is not enough evidence to convict the former soldiers for the shooting of a girl, 14, and a man, 41, in Derry
Two British army veterans will not be prosecuted in relation to the deaths of a schoolgirl and unarmed civilian in two separate shooting incidents that took place in Northern Ireland more than 50 years ago.
Prosecutors said that in both cases – the deaths of Annette McGavigan, 14, and William McGreanery, 41, in Derry in 1971 – the available evidence was insufficient to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction in court.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/29/two-army-veterans-will-not-be-prosecuted-over-1971-troubles-deaths
Author : Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
Publish date : 2024-04-29 19:15:12
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