The Latest Breaking News from Derry

On January 30 1972, dozens of photographers arrived in Derry, Northern Ireland, to cover a protest march against internment without trial. The day’s events turned violent when British paratroopers opened fire. The photographers ended up capturing on film one of the most significant events of the Troubles – Bloody Sunday.

Two policemen had been murdered in the city three days before soldiers opened fire on civil rights demonstrators.

A series of events will take place over the weekend in Londonderry to mark the anniversary of the date when 13 civil rights protesters were shot dead.

Seventeen-year-old Michael Kelly was shot dead during the civil rights march in Londonderry 50 years ago.