MOD official to give evidence to Ballymurphy killings inquest

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Friday, 25 May 2018 13:22

By Q Radio news

For the first time an MOD official will give evidence to the coroner - in connection with the 1971 Ballymurphy killings.

Ten people, including a Catholic priest and a mother-of-eight - were killed during three days of gunfire involving the Parachute Regiment.

Another man died of a heart attack.

This morning families of the dead were at the Royal Courts of Justice for the hearing.

John Teggart of the Ballymurphy Families group - hopes the official will provide answers...

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