A court turned down appeal to drop charges against Soldier F – an ex-British army serviceman linked to Northern-Irelands darkest day. The defendant (whose name stays hidden for safety) must answer for two killings and five attempted-murder charges
The case goes back to early-70s when peaceful march in Londonderry turned into chaos. British troops opened fire during civil-rights protest – which led to thirteen deaths and changed citys future forever. This tragic day became known as Bloody Sunday: one of the most significant events during three-decade long conflict in Northern-Ireland
The judgeʼs decision marks new chapter in long-running legal process. Local community watches closely as this rare prosecution of military personnel from that era moves forward. The case brings up memories of troubling times when Londonderry – regions second-biggest urban area – was center-point of civil unrest