05/02/2003

Real IRA suspect faces explosion charges

A suspected republican terrorist is expected to appear in court today charged with conspiracy to cause an explosion.

The charge against the 24-year-old man is believed to relate to an explosion at Stewartstown police station in July 2000.

No-one was injured in the 250lb car bomb blast which damaged businesses and homes in the surrounding area.

The man also faces charges of being a member of dissident republican group, the Real IRA.

(MB)

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