Man arrested in Donegal on suspicion of 1972 murder of two UDR soldiers

Detectives from An Garda Síochána have arrested a 66-year-old man in Donegal on suspicion of the murder of two Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) soldiers in 1972 and on suspicion of aiding and abetting an explosion.

Man arrested in Donegal on suspicion of 1972 murder of two UDR soldiers
Mon, 05 Nov, 2018 - 21:45

Detectives from An Garda Síochána have arrested a 66-year-old man in Donegal on suspicion of the murder of two Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) soldiers in 1972 and on suspicion of aiding and abetting an explosion.

He is expected to appear at Dublin High Court on Tuesday, November 6.

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