The family of a 41-year-old Derry man shot dead by a British soldier in the city in 1971 have been awarded a "significant financial settlement" following a civil action against the British military.

The family of a man shot dead by the British Army in 1971 have secured a financial settlement from the UK Ministry of Defence. Billy McGreanery, 41, was shot at the junction of Eastway, Lonemoor Road and Westland Street in Derry,