Micky McKinney welcomes decision to prosecute Soldier F for brother William's death

Mickey McKinney the brother of William McKinney who was killed in Derry on Bloody Sunday (January 30, 1972) has spoken outside Derry Court, following the decision Soldier F was to be returned for trial in relation to the events of Bloody Sunday.

Mr McKinney said: "We welcome today’s decision to return Soldier F for trial in the Crown Court. 

“This development has been a long time in coming.  

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'It remains a constant source of anger amongst the families that it has taken this long to get to the stage where one soldier is to be prosecuted'

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“Next month represents the 52nd anniversary of the events of Bloody Sunday. Witnesses are dying and becoming unavailable. 

“It is therefore incumbent upon the Crown to bring this prosecution to a swift and successful  conclusion by ensuring Soldier F’s conviction for the grave crimes for which he stands accused.”