Overturning of decision to not prosecute soldier for 15 year old boy’s killing in Derry welcomed

The overturning of a decision not to prosecute a solider who shot dead a 15 year old boy in Derry in 1972 has been welcomed.

The Court of Appeal has today quashed the decision of the Public Prosecution Service to drop the case.

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has commended the Hegarty family for their refusal to give up and successfully challenge the PPS’ decision.

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