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Two former paratroopers accused of murdering IRA commander Joe McCann nearly 50 years ago have denied killing him at the start of their trial this morning – as the court heard he told them as he died ‘You got me cold, I’ve no weapon.’ Father-of-four Mr McCann, 24, was shot in the back in the … Read more

Two ex-Paras become first veterans to go on trial over Troubles shooting since Good Friday Agreement as they deny killing IRA commander in murder trial without jury that ex-Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer says ‘is unfair’ Two paratroopers in their 70s are being tried over the murder of the IRA chief  They can only be referred … Read more