Bloody Sunday officer 'can't recall' civilian plan

The officer commanding paratroopers on Bloody Sunday said today he could not recall if any thought was given to the danger to innocent bystanders if shooting broke out.

Bloody Sunday officer 'can't recall' civilian plan

The officer commanding paratroopers on Bloody Sunday said today he could not recall if any thought was given to the danger to innocent bystanders if shooting broke out.

Lieutenant Colonel Derek Wilford said he believed concern for civilians was built into army plans delivered before he sent troops into the nationalist Bogside area of Derry.

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