Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Evidence Admissible in 'Bloody Sunday' Soldier Murder Trial
In 1972, a British soldier, known as Soldier F, was involved in the 'Bloody Sunday' shootings where unarmed civil rights marchers were killed.
Now, he is on trial.
A judge has decided that important statements from the army can be used as evidence.
The families of the victims are happy about this.
Soldier F is accused of murdering two people and trying to kill five others.
The trial is still ongoing.
The 'Bloody Sunday' event was a significant incident during a violent period of conflict in Northern Ireland.
A judge ruled key military statements admissible in the Bloody Sunday trial.
The trial involves Soldier F, charged with murder from the 1972 killings.
Soldier F is accused of murdering two and attempting to murder five.
The prosecution case is expected to take several weeks.
The families of the victims expressed pleasure at the ruling.
- Who
- Soldier F, the sole British soldier charged.
- What
- Judge ruled key military statements admissible as evidence in the trial.
- When
- The ruling was made on Wednesday; the trial continues next week.
- Where
- Belfast Crown Court, Northern Ireland.
- Why
- The trial is about the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings.
- Event
- Bloody Sunday killings trial
- Location
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Defendant
- Soldier F (anonymous)
- Charges
- Murder of two men and attempted murder of five others
- Ruling
- Key military statements admissible as evidence