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23/08/2013
1977 Soldier Murders: Man Bailed
A 54-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the murders of two British soldiers in Belfast 36 years ago has been bailed.
The suspect was detained in west Belfast yesterday in connection with the murders of Pte Michael Harrison, 19, and Pte Richard Turnbull, 18, who were serving with the Light Infantry.
They were killed during an IRA gun attack in Belfast on 29 June 1977 when Army vehicles came under fire in North Howard Street.
Pte Harrison was from Dinnington in South Yorkshire while Pte Turnbull was from North Yorkshire.
A regimental padre and an officer were both injured in the attack.
Six people were charged in the wake of the shooting, with one sentenced to life for murder.
(IT/CD)
The suspect was detained in west Belfast yesterday in connection with the murders of Pte Michael Harrison, 19, and Pte Richard Turnbull, 18, who were serving with the Light Infantry.
They were killed during an IRA gun attack in Belfast on 29 June 1977 when Army vehicles came under fire in North Howard Street.
Pte Harrison was from Dinnington in South Yorkshire while Pte Turnbull was from North Yorkshire.
A regimental padre and an officer were both injured in the attack.
Six people were charged in the wake of the shooting, with one sentenced to life for murder.
(IT/CD)
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