Soldier who killed colleagues to apply for release

THE former soldier convicted of murdering three of his colleagues is expected to apply for release following his transfer to the North, which was announced yesterday.

Soldier who killed colleagues to apply for release
Fri, 19 Oct, 2007 - 01:00
Juno McEnroe

Michael McAleavey opened fire on fellow Irish soldiers in Lebanon on October 27, 1982, while on patrol on United Nations peacekeeping duty.

The Belfast man fired 33 shots, 18 of which hit soldiers.

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