Army veteran on trial in Belfast over Troubles killing dies with Covid-19

Trial of Dennis Hutchings, who was 80, has been adjourned for three weeks after he contracted the virus

An army veteran whose trial at Belfast crown court over a Troubles shooting was adjourned due to his ill health has died after contracting Covid-19, it has been reported.

It is understood that Dennis Hutchings died on Monday. The trial had been adjourned for three weeks after he contracted Covid.