Second inquest into SAS shooting death set to be heard next April

Francis Bradley was shot dead by soldiers in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Derry, in 1986 (Bradley family/PA)

A second inquest into the death of a man shot by the SAS is set to be heard next April, 13 years after the fresh probe was ordered.

Coroner Peter Irvine said he intends to get the inquest for Francis Bradley “up and running as soon as possible”.