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# Aidan McAnespie

This year
2023
Suspended sentence for ex-British soldier convicted of 1988 manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie
In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.
Aidan McAnespie, 23, was killed in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone, moments after walking through a border security checkpoint.
In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.
Members of McAnespie’s family were in court for the sentencing hearing.
'We didn't want a pound of flesh': Aidan McAnespie's brother critical of sentence for David Holden
'We didn't want a pound of flesh': Aidan McAnespie's brother critical of sentence for David Holden
David Jonathan Holden, 53, was sentenced to three years at Belfast Crown Court this afternoon.
Last year
2022
Report into Aidan McAnespie shooting found it ‘difficult to accept’ soldier’s claims
McAnespie was killed in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone, moments after walking through a border security checkpoint.
Former British soldier found guilty of manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie
McAnespie was killed in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone, moments after walking through a border security checkpoint.
Prosecution of soldier over death of man in 1988 adjourned due to ‘circumstances beyond control’
David Jonathan Holden is on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie.
Army veteran to go on trial charged with killing of Aidan McAnespie during the Troubles
Aidan McAnespie, 23, was killed in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone moments after walking through a border security checkpoint.
All time
Former British soldier to stand trial over Troubles-era killing of Aidan McAnespie
A cousin of Aidan McAnespie said today’s decision came as a “relief” to the family.
British soldier to face trial over manslaughter of man shot dead in 1988
The 48-year-old man is to be prosecuted for the offence of gross negligence manslaughter.
Family of man shot dead by British Army won't be given report on the killing as it's still too sensitive
The 24-year-old was shot shortly after crossing an army checkpoint.