Trial begins of murdered Peebles guard

David O'Leary • Published 31 Dec 2010 09:30 1 Comment

THE trial of a former soldier accused of shooting a Peebles security guard started this week in Iraq.

Paul McGuigan was killed while working in Baghdad last year.

An Australian colleague, Darren Hoare, also died in the August shooting incident.

Danny Fitzsimons appeared from custody on Wednesday - and if convicted, could face the death penalty.

Mr McGuigan, who was about to become a dad for the second time, was later buried in his hometown of Peebles.

The 37-year-old's popularity was evident by the large turn out at his funeral.

Fitsimmons is alleged to have shot dead both of his security colleagues before wounding guard Arkan Mahdi Saleh.

Written testimonies from three fellow security contractors were read out during the opening day's hearing - they said they witnessed the three security workers drinking and quarrelling inside one of the caravans where they lived.

The case was adjourned until January 23.

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This article appeared in Peeblesshire News 31 Dec 10

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  hazelkaye
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  Have some decent respect for the murder victim and his family!
  
  HE IS NOT ON TRIAL (as the headline implies) - THE MURDERER IS!
  
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