Derry judge is 'extremely eager' to bring Soldier F case to a conclusion

A judge has said he is 'extremely eager to bring this case to a conclusion' in reference to the only British soldier charged in connection with the Bloody Sunday killings in January 1972. 

Soldier F is charged with the murder of Jim Wray and William McKinney on January 30, 1972 and five attempted murders of others involved in the civil rights march. 

At a hearing today at Derry's Bishop Street courthouse District Judge Ted Magill said that he wanted the Preliminary Inquiry concluded before the end of the year. 

The hearing heard that whatever issues were still outstanding could be dealt with on December 11.

Judge Magill has set aside a week commencing on December 11 to try and conclude the PI. 

The case was adjourned until December 11.