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.

Soldier warned of ricocheting bullets

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.

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