Trial of British Army veteran Dennis Hutchings over Troubles death to begin

Former British soldier Dennis Hutchings is charged over the fatal shooting of John Pat Cunningham in Co Tyrone in 1974. Picture: PA

The trial of a British Army veteran on charges related to a fatal shooting during the Northern Ireland Troubles is set to begin.

Dennis Hutchings, 80, a former member of the Life Guards regiment, has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of John Pat Cunningham in Co Tyrone in 1974. He also denies a count of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.