POLICE investigating the Bloody Sunday killings are expected to start interviewing former soldiers in England within weeks, relatives have been told.
In November last year, an ex-Paratrooper was arrested and questioned at a Belfast police station.
Seven former soldiers then brought a successful legal challenge demanding they be interviewed in England rather than being brought to Northern Ireland.
John Kelly, whose brother Michael (17) was one of those killed on Bloody Sunday, said police have now informed relatives that the England-based interviews will start next month.
In a letter to families, police said: “Given the number of interviews to be held and the location of same in GB, it is likely they will extend over a number of months.”
It comes as the Bloody Sunday relatives prepare to mark the 44th anniversary of the 1972 killings.
The annual memorial Mass takes place at St Mary’s Church in Creggan on Friday, followed by a lecture delivered by Foyle MP Mark Durkan.
Other events include a discussion session at Pilot’s Row community centre tomorrow, a wreath laying ceremony at the Bloody Sunday monument on Sunday, and the annual Bloody Sunday march later that day.
