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A 66-year-old man has been arrested in Antrim by detectives investigating the events of Bloody Sunday.

He is understood to be a former British soldier.

The suspect is being interviewed at a police station in Belfast, having been arrested by detectives from the Legacy Investigation Branch.

The officer leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Ian Harrison, said today’s arrest marked a new phase in the overall investigation which would continue for some time.

In Derry, in January 1972 British paratroopers opened fire and killed 13 demonstrators.

Fourteen were injured and another was to die later.

In September, it had been revealed that seven soldiers were to be interviewed by police investigating the shootings.

Inspector Harrison had met victims' families to update them on the progress of their investigation. He said 34 military and 310 civilian witness statements have been recorded.

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A spokesman said: "He also told the families that seven military witnesses would be interviewed over the coming months, along with 10 civilian witnesses.

"DCI Harrison reiterated the fact this is a long, complex and protracted investigation but that he remained committed to keeping the families informed of progress as appropriate."