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06 Sept 2025

Derry's Bloody Sunday Trust welcomes Soldier F case going ahead

'It remains a constant source of anger amongst the families that it has taken this long to get to the stage where one soldier is to be prosecuted'

'It remains a constant source of anger amongst the families that it has taken this long to get to the stage where one soldier is to be prosecuted' - Tony Doherty

'It remains a constant source of anger amongst the families that it has taken this long to get to the stage where one soldier is to be prosecuted' - Tony Doherty.

The Bloody Sunday Trust has welcomed the decision by the District Judge to agree the case against Soldier F on the charges of murder and attempted murder should proceed.

Tony Doherty, Chairperson of the Bloody Sunday Trust said:  “It is over 13 years since the Saville Report was published. 

"It remains a constant source of anger amongst the families that it has taken this long to get to the stage where one soldier is to be prosecuted.

"We welcome today’s decision and look forward to the beginning of the trial.” 

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