Family welcome British regret over 1988 killing

The family of Co Tyrone man who was killed by a British soldier 21 years ago has welcomed an expression of "deep regret" from the British government.

Family welcome British regret over 1988 killing
Mon, 27 Jul, 2009 - 11:43

The family of Co Tyrone man who was killed by a British soldier 21 years ago has welcomed an expression of "deep regret" from the British government.

Aidan McAnespie was shot in the back by the soldier as he returned from playing a GAA game in the border village of Aughnacloy in 1988.

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