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‘Significant Settlement’ for Family of Belfast Teenager Shot by Army in 1977

The family settled a civil case against the Ministry of Defence after nearly 50 years, halting a trial over the shooting of 16-year-old Michael Neill in disputed circumstances.

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An inquest into his death in December 1978 returned an open verdict.

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‘Significant settlement’ for family of Belfast teenager shot by Army in 1977

An inquest into his death in December 1978 returned an open verdict.

·Belfast, United Kingdom
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Settlement agreed for family of teen shot by British army

A "significant settlement" has been reached for the family of a teenager shot dead by the British Army almost 50 years ago.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Monday, November 24, 2025.
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