Sir Frank Kitson , 88 , accused in 1973 case of Patrick Eugene Heenan , 47 . The trial was a landmark for the British legal system and led to changes that have been made ever since. But Sir Frank claims he was not even serving in Northern Ireland at time . Mr Heenan died when paramilitaries threw grenade at bus carrying him .
Sir Frank Kitson , 88 , accused in 1973 case of Patrick Eugene Heenan , 47 . First time a retired senior officer has been personally sued over Troubles . But Sir Frank claims he was not even serving in Northern Ireland at time . Mr Heenan died when paramilitaries threw grenade at bus carrying him .