Relatives of the victims of those killed on Bloody Sunday have welcomed the findings of the Saville report, saying it proved the innocence of their loved ones after their 38-year campaign for justice.
Amid emotional scenes on the steps of Derry's Guildhall, a procession of relatives of the people who died in the massacre thanked the huge crowd for their support and declared each and every one of the victims innocent.
There were also calls for justice from several relatives of the dead, who told reporters they would like to see the British paratroopers responsible for the deaths on Bloody Sunday prosecuted for their crimes.
Mickey McKinney, brother of William McKinney (27), who was shot from behind when tending to a wounded man, led the families onto the stage following publication of the report. "This is a historic day for Derry. I'd like to thank all of your patience as we have all had patience for 38 years. But today the waiting has come to an end," he said.
The crowd erupted with cheers and clapping before Kay Duddy, sister of 17-year-old Jack Duddy - who was probably the first person to be shot on Bloody Sunday - called for a minute's silence to mark the deaths of all those who lost their lives during the troubles.
Tony Doherty, brother of Paddy Doherty (31), who was shot from behind when trying to crawl to safety in a flat's forecourt, said he welcomed British prime minister David Cameron's comments that all the killings were all "unjustified and unjustifiable".
"The victims of Bloody Sunday have been vindicated and the parachute regiment has been disgraced," he said. "Their medals of honour have to be removed.
He said Widgery's lies had been "laid bare" by the Saville report, in a reference to the previous inquiry into the events on Bloody Sunday led by Lord chief justice Widgery in 1972.