Veteran accused over fatal shooting in 1974 does not accept he fired shots, trial told

Dennis Hutchings has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of John Pat Cunningham in Co Tyrone in 1974 and is on trial (Peter Morrison/PA)

An Army veteran charged in relation to the fatal shooting of a man with learning difficulties does not accept he fired any shots, his trial has heard.

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.