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    British soldier to be prosecuted for 1972 murder of man in Belfast during the Troubles

    by David Young Feb 08, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: 1969 AP

    A former British soldier is to be prosecuted for the murder of a man in Belfast in 1972.

    The ex-soldier and three other veterans are also facing attempted murder counts related to incidents in the same year.

    Soldier F is accused of the murder of Patrick McVeigh, 44, who was shot at the junction of Finaghy Road North and Riverdale Park South in the city on May 13 1972.

    He will also face prosecution for the attempted

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