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Conor Coyle

Tributes paid to father of Aidan McAnespie who dedicated life 'to campaigning for truth and justice'

Tributes have been paid to the father of Aidan McAnespie, the Tyrone man shot dead at a border crossing in Aughnacloy in 1988.

John McAnespie has been remembered as an "inspirational, courageous and generous man".

His son Aidan was shot dead at a checkpoint in the border town 34 years ago, with an army veteran accused of his manslaughter soon to hear a verdict in the case.

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