The trial in the case of former British soldier Dennis Hutchings, who is facing prosecution over a shooting during the Troubles, has been postponed over the risk of coronavirus to the veteran's ongoing health conditions and after his flight with collapsed airline Flybe was cancelled.He is charged in relation to the fatal shooting of a man with learning difficulties in Co Armagh.The 27-year-old was shot in the back as he ran away from a British army patrol which was commanded by Mr Hutchings.
He said that in relation to the ongoing coronavirus situation he was in no place to assist the court in deciding how long to adjourn it.He said there are proper concerns identified in relation to travel given the background of Mr Hutchings' medical history and concerns over how the coronavirus would affect him.
The Judge, however, said there was a range of factors to consider including whether the trial would be able to continue given the health of the defendant. He said that at the age of 78, at the end of renal failure and with a risk of coronavirus much higher to him than the general public, that he could not insist that Mr Hutchings attend the trial.
Meanwhile in a parallel universe the Quinn family are on Dublin looking for justice for their son battered to death by the IRA.
Wonder what Will and Kate have to say about this.
More brit tactics the trial can still go ahead via video link
Brits in delaying justice shocker!
It was not just 'a fatal shooting'. It was DELIBERATE MURDER of a a vulnerable man. Hutchens is charged with 'attempted murder' (an attempt which was most successful) Don't sanitise it.
They are waiting for Seamus Bryson to fly over and represent him
The brits always do this with trials of soldiers
Kick in the teeth for the family, justice kicked down the road.