It is being reported that a former soldier has been arrested by detectives investigating the Bloody Sunday shootings in Londonderry in 1972. Here is our position.
A MOD spokesperson said:
We are aware an ex-soldier has been arrested by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in connection with their investigation into the events of Bloody Sunday.
It would be inappropriate to comment further on an ongoing criminal investigation at this stage.
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