Veteran’s Troubles Trial Adjourned for 3 Weeks After He Contracts COVID-19

Dennis Hutchings arrives at Laganside Courts, Belfast, at the start of his trial, on Oct. 8, 2021. Mark Marlow/PA

The trial of Army veteran Dennis Hutchings over a Troubles shooting has been adjourned for three weeks after the defendant contracted COVID-19.

Defence barrister James Lewis QC informed Belfast Crown Court of the development as proceedings in the non-jury trial were due to commence on Monday.