Appeal made for witnesses to 1975 shooting of teenager in hospital grounds

A fresh inquest into Patrick Crawford’s death is examining the circumstances surrounding the incident (PA)

An appeal has been made for witnesses to the fatal shooting of a teenager in the grounds of a Belfast hospital almost 50 years ago.

Patrick Crawford, 15, was struck by a bullet while walking through the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital at around 9.40pm on August 10 1975.