It’s a wonder they didn’t do a black and tan dress up day
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This man was a genius, I was lucky enough to hear him recIting an exert from his epic poem (story) about Oliver Cromwell , outstanding ( and a Kerry minor at one stage also)
Must be grim to say they’re dealing in shagging elephants feck in all fairness
Denis Hutchings is dead. The bastard would go to any lengths to avoid justice. Cunt
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Be ironic if it was Carla lockhart that gave it to him
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Is the re-enactment going to involve shooting a few innocent children women and men in the back before fleeing?
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Statement on behalf of the family of John Patrick Cunningham, on the passing of Dennis Hutchings
19 October 2021
Following the death of former soldier Dennis Hutchings, the family of John Pat Cunningham wish to acknowledge that this is a difficult time for his family and they should be given time to grieve.
No family member will be giving interviews at this time.
When the time is judged appropriate the family will respond in more detail to the issues surrounding the prosecution of Dennis Hutchings.
In the meantime, it is important to correct the false and factually inaccurate claims that have been made in the media by some political leaders.
It should be noted that none of those who have commented have actually attended the trial and are clearly unaware of the actual facts of the case.
We respectfully remind the public of the facts that were pronounced at the trial, which were uncontested.
The Facts
- John Pat Cunningham was shot and killed by 3 bullets fired by a British Army patrol on 15 June 1974, in a field in Carickaness Road, Benburb County Tyrone.
- He was shot through the back and shoulder and endured an injury to his right hand.
- He was described by a doctor to have been born with an incomplete development of the mind and was declared to be a person requiring Special Care within the meaning of Part 3 of the Mental Health 1948. In today’s society would perhaps be described as a vulnerable adult.
- He was said to have had the mind of a 7 year old. He was known to be anxious and fearful around men in uniforms, and was known to have run from army, police and Priests.
- A British Army patrol came across John Pat, which was led by Dennis Hutchings. He was in the front seat of the vehicle and was the first to get out. He chased John Pat into a field, closely followed by another soldier.
- John Pat was shot in the back from a distance of 90 metres.
- Soldier E, who was in the rear of the landrover, made a statement to say that he saw Hutchings follow John Pat into the field. Soldier E stated “By the time I reached the gate, Solider A (Hutchings) had already climbed over and was standing in the field.” Soldier E saw Hutchings stop in the middle of the field and said that he warned John Pat to halt, and that when John Pat kept running, that Hutchings cocked his rifle. Soldier E said he heard 3 or 4 shots and John Pat fell to the ground. Soldier E said he could state who fired their gun.
- Upon the attendance of the Royal Military Police, the weapons of the soldiers who fired them, were seized. Sergeant Alan Mews seized the Self Loading Rifle serial number 59A.25891 with Sute sight number 5312 and magazine from Dennis Hutchings. When examined, the magazine was found to have only 17 bullets, from 20. This means that Dennis Hutchings fired 3 shots.
- Sergeant Mews also seized the Self Loading Rifle serial number UB60 A81084 with Sute sight number 5263 and magazine from Soldier B. When examined, the magazine was found to have only 18 bullets, from 20, which means that Solider B fired 2 shots.
- A report from RUC Detective Sergeant McBurney dated 10 October 1974, found that from the locations where spent cases were found at the scene, they indicated that Soldier A (Hutchings) had fired 3 shots and Soldier B had fired twice.
• It is factually inaccurate to claim that Dennis Hutchings had previously stood trial in connection with the death of John Pat Cunningham as has been claimed in the media.
• It is factually inaccurate to claim that the killing resulted in an Article 2 ECHR compliant investigation. Nothing could be further from the truth, as emerged at trial.
• It follows that it is factually inaccurate to claim that Dennis Hutchings had been ‘cleared’ in any previous investigation since no proper investigation took place until recently.
• It is factually inaccurate to allege that this prosecution was politically motivated and part of a fictitious ‘witch-hunt’ against British soldiers. This claim by senior politicians impugns the professional integrity, independence and impartiality of those involved in the recent investigation and prosecution.
• It is factually inaccurate to claim that the shooting of John Pat Cunningham was as the result of a ‘split second’ decision. Anyone who actually followed the evidence would have been aware of this.
Many people will have noted that much of the negative reaction to this case within unionism and in sections of the British press has been determined by the fact that John Pat Cunningham, who posed no threat whatsoever, was an Irish catholic.
It is the status of the victim that has framed the reaction not the detail of the case. Shame on them.
No-one will be available for interview.
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Take that Jeffrey Donaldson, you cunt
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She’s in the ra.
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John Brutal will be devo
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Jelly and Ice Cream?
Not even the Queen can be arsed attending this but Lord Coveney and his squire Union Jack Chambers are still going. I see none of the other Royals are going in place of the Queen, not even Andrew. Says it all about this shit show.
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Disappointing for the church leaders who’ve organised this ecumenical church ceremony that Her Majesty is unable to attend. Understandable in the current climate though. Remarkable and all a lady as she is, she’s still 95 and probably needs to slow down a bit.
Slow down from what? She’s not milking 100 cows on her own now that Philip is dead.
But she’s right to swerve the damn thing, an occasion that should never have taken legs.
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Be some sickner for the tans if meehawl turned up and the queen didn’t
She’s a fresh looking 95 in fairness. But then the mother lived to be 110.
Plan all along was probably to pull out. Say you’ll go, and cancel at last minute on medical grounds.
The loyal loyal loyalists will be raging. No royalty, but a few token politicians sent up from down south with a tin of biscuits for dessert.
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That prick Donaldson on the radio now with that cunt Pat Kenny.