Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 22538Murder

Former soldier guilty of killing Aidan McAnespie gets suspended sentence

A former soldier was found guilty of killing Aidan McAnespie and was handed a suspended sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Jan
    2 reports
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA former soldier was found guilty of killing Aidan McAnespie. (extra.ie)
  • courtThe court heard that it would be unjust to jail the former British soldier found guilty of the killing of Aidan McAnespie. (extra.ie)
  • courtThe defendant is a former British soldier who was found guilty of the murder of Aidan McAnespie. (extra.ie)
  • sentenceThe former soldier received a suspended sentence. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Feb2023
    Sentencedextra.ie, first report
    Former Soldier Guilty Of Killing Aidan McAnespie Gets Suspended Sentence

    Reports the sentencing of a former soldier convicted of the killing of Aidan McAnespie; the article body contains only website template code with no further detail.

    victim, Aidan McAnespie, irish (judged from name)Aidan McAnespieconvicted
  2. 28 Jan2023
    Sentencedextra.ie, follow-up
    'Unjust' To Jail Former British Soldier Found Guilty Of Aidan McAnespie Killing, Court Hears

    Reports on the sentencing hearing where the court heard that jailing the former British soldier would be 'unjust'.

    victim, Aidan McAnespie, irish (judged from name)Aidan McAnespieconvicted, British, non-irish