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Guardian Bloody Sunday inquiry story 'speculation'

A report claiming the Bloody Sunday Inquiry will conclude some of the 14 fatal shootings were unlawful is "speculation", the government has said.

Thirteen people were shot dead by paratroops in Londonderry on 30 January 1972. A 14th person died later.

The Guardian says Lord Saville's report - which has taken 12 years to compile and is due to be published on Tuesday - will say some were unlawfully killed.

The government said such speculation added to the stress of those involved....

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