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Royal Navy Veteran’s Family Settles Legal Case over 1972 Belfast Shooting by Soldiers

The family says the settlement follows a 54-year fight for truth and accountability, while they still seek a reopened inquest.

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A case taken by the family of a Royal Navy veteran shot dead by soldiers in Belfast in 1972 has been settled for a “significant payment”.

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Royal Navy veteran’s family settles legal case over 1972 Belfast shooting by soldiers

A case taken by the family of a Royal Navy veteran shot dead by soldiers in Belfast in 1972 has been settled for a “significant payment”.

·Portadown, United Kingdom
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‘Significant’ settlement for family of Navy veteran shot by soldiers in Belfast

Thomas Burns, a father of four, died after being shot by soldiers as he left Glenpark social club in 1972.

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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