Bloody Sunday: Soldier F trial is one day at a time, says brother

A former British soldier will stand trial for two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday.

Among the charges, he is accused of murdering William McKinney and James Wray in Londonderry on 30 January 1972.

Thirteen people were shot dead and at least 15 others injured when members of the Army's Parachute Regiment opened fire on civil rights demonstrators in the Bogside more than 51 years ago.

The day became known as Bloody Sunday. It is widely regarded as one of the darkest days of the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Mr McKinney's brother, Mickey McKinney, said the decision was "a long time coming" and that campaigners like him have to take it "one day at a time".

"This is another day in the whole process. The next day now will be in a crown court in Belfast - and another process starts."

14 December 2023