Saville: 'PM's permission sought to enter no-go area'

A soldier was told permission was sought from the British Prime Minister to enter the IRA-controlled no-go areas of Derry on Bloody Sunday, he claimed today.

Saville: 'PM's permission sought to enter no-go area'

A soldier was told permission was sought from the British Prime Minister to enter the IRA-controlled no-go areas of Derry on Bloody Sunday, he claimed today.

Soldier INQ 1581 said paratroopers were determined to break the no-go areas on the day 13 civil rights marchers were shot dead by troops. A 14th man died later.

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