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Use of lethal force in 1986 shooting of Francis Bradley was justified – coroner

Use of lethal force in 1986 shooting of Francis Bradley was justified – coroner

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

A coroner said Bradley was ‘engaged in activities on behalf of the IRA’ when he was shot 21 times by soldiers near Toomebridge on February 18 1986.

Existence of video that may be ‘fundamental’ in an inquest emerges at 11th hour

Existence of video that may be ‘fundamental’ in an inquest emerges at 11th hour

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

The Ministry of Defence has been tasked to try and locate the video as the inquest continues just weeks before the Legacy Act cut-off date.

Inquest into killing of man in Derry in 1986 set to resume next month

Inquest into killing of man in Derry in 1986 set to resume next month

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Francis Bradley (20) was killed in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Derry, in 1986

Scope of inquest into man’s death in incident involving soldiers to be looked at

Scope of inquest into man’s death in incident involving soldiers to be looked at

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Francis Bradley, 20, was killed in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Derry, in 1986.