Soldier warned of ricocheting bullets

A soldier was ordered to keep on his armour at a shooting range safe haven, before Irish ranger Michael ‘Mike’ Maguire was shot and killed, because of the danger of bullet ricochets.

Hours later Mr Maguire was hit by a single machine-gun bullet as he relaxed after removing his armour and helmet.

The 21-year-old, from Coomhola, Bantry, Co Cork, was a member of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Irish Regiment.