Retired British soldier arrested in connection with John Pat Cunningham shooting

A retired British soldier has been arrested by detectives investigating the shooting of a man with learning difficulties in the North in 1974.

Retired British soldier arrested in connection with John Pat Cunningham shooting

A retired British soldier has been arrested by detectives investigating the shooting of a man with learning difficulties in the North in 1974.

John Pat Cunningham, 27, was shot by the Army in a field in Benburb, Co Armagh.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited