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Five SAS soldiers being investigated over the death of a suspected jihadi may have to wait a year before learning if they will be charged with murder.
The troops and their families are being forced to endure a lengthy, nerve-wracking delay while detectives and legal officials make further inquiries into the shooting.
The delay has angered colleagues who have accused top brass of 'abandoning' them.
Yesterday, the Mail revealed how the Special Air Service soldiers face a possible court martial over the incident in Syria two years ago.
Top brass have alleged the troops used excessive force and should have arrested the man instead, while the soldiers maintain he intended to carry out a suicide attack.
Five SAS soldiers being investigated over the death of a suspected jihadi may have to wait a year before learning if they will be charged with murder (file image of SAS troops)
The Mail revealed how the Special Air Service soldiers (badge pictured)m face a possible court martial over the incident in Syria two years ago
Taliban take to the streets during a national holiday celebrating the first anniversary of the Taliban takeover on August 15, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan
According to SAS sources, a primed suicide