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# daniel hegarty

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2023

Derry

Soldier B - accused of killing teenager Daniel Hegarty in 1972 - has died

15-year-old Daniel Hegarty was shot twice in the head in the early hours of 31 July 1972.

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Sep 26th 2023, 4:47 PM

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Decision not to prosecute soldier who killed 15-year-old Daniel Hegarty overturned

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood welcomed the ruling made by the Court of Appeal.

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Jun 29th 2023, 7:24 PM

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Prosecution of ex-soldiers over Troubles cases, including Bloody Sunday, halted

Soldier F and Soldier B were both being prosecuted.

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Jul 2nd 2021, 12:00 PM

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Former British soldier to face murder charge over 15-year-old boy shot dead in Derry in 1972

Daniel Hegarty was shot twice in the head on 31 July 1972.

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Apr 15th 2019, 2:46 PM