A new inquest has been ordered into the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Patrick McVeigh by the British Army in Belfast during the height of the Troubles in 1972.
The Attorney General for Northern Ireland confirmed the decision, stating there was "new evidence" that warranted a fresh investigation into the teenager's death. McVeigh was shot in the back by soldiers while standing near a checkpoint in the city's Lenadoon area.
His family has campaigned for decades for justice, claiming the original investigation was inadequate. "We've waited 50 years for this," said McVeigh's sister. "Patrick was just a child - he deserved better."
The case is one of several controversial shootings from the Troubles period now being re-examined. Human rights groups have welcomed the move as an important step towards addressing historical injustices.
Legal experts suggest the inquest could take up to two years to complete, with potential implications for other similar cases from the conflict era.
