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No further soldiers to be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday killings

Sep 29, 2020 12:48 By News Northern Sound
No further soldiers to be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday killings
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The North's Public Prosecution Service has upheld a decision not to prosecute 15 soldiers in connection with Bloody Sunday. 13 people were killed in

The North's Public Prosecution Service has upheld a decision not to prosecute 15 soldiers in connection with Bloody Sunday.

13 people were killed in Derry when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in the city in 1972.

The families of some of those killed say it's 'deeply disappointing' and will consider a judicial review.

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The Public prosecution Service in the North was asked to review its decision to bring charges against just one person Soldier F by the families of some of the victims. They asked the PPS to consider charges against a further 15 members of the British Army arising from the events of Bloody Sunday in 1972.

13 people were killed and many more were injured when British Soldiers opened fire on an anti internment rally in the city.

Following a review the PPS has found there is not enough evidence against the 15 to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction.

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Letters have been sent to the families of the victims and to the 15 suspects this morning informing them that the test for prosecution is not met on evidential grounds.

The case against Soldier F will continue to proceed. He is charged with two counts of murder and five of attempted murder.

In its judgement today the PPS has also asked for no reporting, commentary or sharing of information on-line from other parties which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.

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