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Trial Begins for Soldier in 1972 Bloody Sunday Killings

Trial Begins for Soldier in 1972 Bloody Sunday Killings
British soldier stands trial over 1972 Bloody Sunday killings · theprint.in

Imagine a peaceful march turned terrible.

In 1972, British soldiers fired on a group of unarmed people in Northern Ireland.

This event is called Bloody Sunday.

Now, over 50 years later, a soldier, known as Soldier F, is on trial.

He's accused of killing some of the people that day.

The case focuses on the shooting of seven civilians as they ran away.

The government apologized for the killings years later, saying they were wrong.

Families of the victims have been fighting for justice for a long time.

The trial is happening now to determine if Soldier F is guilty of the charges.

Key facts

Event
Bloody Sunday Killings
Location
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Year of Incident
1972
Defendant
Soldier F
Charges
Murder and Attempted Murder
Number of Victims
13 killed

Quotes

Louis Mably

Lawyer for the prosecution

“The shooting was unnecessary and it was gratuitous and was carried out with an intent to kill”
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