27/10/2006

Former INLA leader's son remanded on explosives charges

The son of a former INLA leader Dominic McGlinchey, has today been remanded in custody in connection with the discovery of explosives in County Londonderry in July.

Declan McGlinchey, 30, Gulladuff Road in Bellaghy, appeared in Londonderry Magistrates Court this morning charged with possessing an explosive device and making explosives with intent to endanger life. He denied the charges.

Mr McGlinchey was remanded in custody and will appear in court via video-link on November 14.

His solicitor said he would be making an application for bail in the High Court.

(EF)


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