Ulster Youth Is Charged in Deaths
United Press International
BELFAST, Northern Ireland —
A 17-year-old student Friday became the fifth person charged in the deaths of 2 British soldiers who were beaten and shot to death by mourners at an IRA funeral two weeks ago.
Anthony J. Gallagher, of Belfast, was accused of causing grievous bodily harm to one of the victims, Cpl. David Howes, and was ordered held in custody until April 22, pending a hearing, police said.
Four other men have already been charged in the case.
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