The first major hearing in the case against a British army veteran facing Bloody Sunday murder charges is set to take place in Belfast because of security fears. Up to 25 witnesses could be called, a lawyer for the accused told a previous court hearing. Soldier F is accused of murdering James Wray and Mr McKinney. The former paratrooper also stands accused of the attempted murders of Patrick O’Donnell, Joseph Friel, Joe Mahon and Michael Quinn. Mr Shiels added: “I don’t think security is the main issue in terms of the impetus behind this.

Source: The Irish Times January 17, 2020 12:56 UTC