Saville witness can keep identity secret

A FORMER British Army intelligence officer who claims he saw documents which show Martin McGuinness did not open fire on Bloody Sunday is to be screened while giving evidence to the Saville Inquiry.

Lord Saville ruled yesterday that the ex-soldier, known by the pseudonym Martin Ingram, can use his codename and give evidence from behind a screen to maintain his anonymity.

In reaching their decision, the tribunal said it took account of the potential threat to his safety.