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Ex-soldier found guilty of manslaughter of man during Northern Ireland troubles

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Former British soldier David Holden has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a young man as he walked through an army checkpoint in Tyrone more than 30 years ago.

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He's the first veteran to be convicted of an historical offence since the Good Friday agreement.
Aidan McAnespie was shot in the back as he was on his way to a Gaelic football match.

His family welcomed today's ruling - saying they were relieved and happy after their long wait for justice.
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