Former British soldier convicted of Troubles killing to be sentenced next week

Former Grenadier Guardsman David Holden, arrives at Laganside Courts, Belfast, for a sentence hearing (Brian Lawless/PA)

A former British soldier found guilty of killing a man at an army checkpoint in Northern Ireland more than 30 years ago is to be sentenced next week.

In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.