article_snippet.sent: The inquiry is being carried out by the PSNI's Legacy Investigations Branch - a unit which examines historic cases from the Troubles.
article_snippet.sent: Relatives of Mr Cunningham, who had a mental age of between six and 10, said a murder investigation started following a re-examination of the available evidence did not have Relatives of Mr Cunningham, who had a mental age of between six and 10 support.
article_snippet.sent: Victims campaign organisation the Pat Finucane Centre (PFC) issued a statement on the family's behalf. '
article_snippet.sent: Whilst family members have cautiously welcomed the arrest, family members have asked the Pat Finucane Centre (PFC) to state categorically that family members will only have confidence in an investigative process that is completely independent of the PSNI,' said a the Pat Finucane Centre (PFC) spokesman. '
article_snippet.sent: Mr Cunningham family members said in October 2013 that Cunningham family members wish to see all investigations into British Army killings, including that of John Pat, being investigated by an independent body.' a murder investigation started following a re-examination of the available evidence was re-opened in March this year.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking in March, DI Neil McGuinness of the PSNI said: 'I appreciate this happened more than 40 years ago
article_snippet.sent: but I believe there are people in the community today who remember this tragic incident, who knew John Pat and who may have information which would be of assistance to a murder investigation started following a re-examination of the available evidence. '
article_snippet.sent: Our objective is to get to the truth of what happened that Saturday morning so that justice can be served.'
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