A former British soldier is to be prosecuted for the murder of a teenage boy in Derry in 1972. Daniel Hegarty (15) was shot and killed by a member of a British army patrol in the Creggan area on July 31st, 1972. The soldier – known as ‘Soldier B’ – will also be charged with wounding with intent in regard to a second youth. Daniel died after being shot twice in the head by ‘Soldier B’. “Particular consideration was given to Soldier B’s ill health, regarding which an updated medical report was obtained,” he said.

Source: The Irish Times April 15, 2019 13:30 UTC