Menu
29/07/2013
Micheal Stone To Serve 30 Years
Loyalist murderer Michael Stone must serve a minimum of 30 years behind bars for the attack in Milltown Cemetery the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Lord Chief Justice Sir Declan Morgan Announced the decision today.
He said: "There are serious aggravating factors. The effects on victims will live with them forever.
"The learned trial judge recommended a minimum term of 30 years before he should be considered for release and I agree. The appropriate minimum term in this case should be 30 years."
Stone, 58, has been convicted of six counts of murder, and three charges of conspiracy to murder.
He was freed for six years under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.
His one-man vendetta included the gun and grenade strike on mourners at an IRA funeral in Milltown Cemetery in 1988.
He killed three men, Thomas McErlean, John Murray and Kevin Brady and many were injured.
Between 1984 and 1987 he was convicted of the murders of Patrick Brady, Kevin McPolin and Dermot Hackett. The men were all Catholics.
Stone was jailed in 2006 after attempting to murder Sinn Fein leaders Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness at Stormont.
The ruling means he may not be considered for release until 2024.
(CD)
Lord Chief Justice Sir Declan Morgan Announced the decision today.
He said: "There are serious aggravating factors. The effects on victims will live with them forever.
"The learned trial judge recommended a minimum term of 30 years before he should be considered for release and I agree. The appropriate minimum term in this case should be 30 years."
Stone, 58, has been convicted of six counts of murder, and three charges of conspiracy to murder.
He was freed for six years under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.
His one-man vendetta included the gun and grenade strike on mourners at an IRA funeral in Milltown Cemetery in 1988.
He killed three men, Thomas McErlean, John Murray and Kevin Brady and many were injured.
Between 1984 and 1987 he was convicted of the murders of Patrick Brady, Kevin McPolin and Dermot Hackett. The men were all Catholics.
Stone was jailed in 2006 after attempting to murder Sinn Fein leaders Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness at Stormont.
The ruling means he may not be considered for release until 2024.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
09 July 2002
NI religious attitudes hardening
There is an increasing hardening of attitudes by both Protestants and Catholics towards living, working and learning together according to new research. The research conducted by the University of Ulster reveals that Protestants’ and Catholics’ perceptions of each other are becoming increasingly negative.
NI religious attitudes hardening
There is an increasing hardening of attitudes by both Protestants and Catholics towards living, working and learning together according to new research. The research conducted by the University of Ulster reveals that Protestants’ and Catholics’ perceptions of each other are becoming increasingly negative.
10 July 2015
Over £1m Secured For Early Years Fund
Over £1 million in funding has been secured for the Early Years Fund. The Fund, which supports 153 early years organisations across Northern Ireland, will use the funding to ensure current services continue until March 2016. Education Minister John O'Dowd confirmed £1.1m in funding.
Over £1m Secured For Early Years Fund
Over £1 million in funding has been secured for the Early Years Fund. The Fund, which supports 153 early years organisations across Northern Ireland, will use the funding to ensure current services continue until March 2016. Education Minister John O'Dowd confirmed £1.1m in funding.
29 February 2024
Arrest Made In Connection With Attempted Murder On 06 January
A man, aged in his 60s, has been arrested by PSNI detectives investigating an attempted murder in Ardmore, L'Derry last month. The arrest is part of an investigation by detectives into a report shots were fired at a house on Ardkill Road on the evening of Saturday 6th January.
Arrest Made In Connection With Attempted Murder On 06 January
A man, aged in his 60s, has been arrested by PSNI detectives investigating an attempted murder in Ardmore, L'Derry last month. The arrest is part of an investigation by detectives into a report shots were fired at a house on Ardkill Road on the evening of Saturday 6th January.
12 February 2024
22-Year-Old Man Jailed For Rape At Laganside Crown Court
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to six years for rape at Laganside Crown Court. Ahmad Alsbaihi was sentenced to six years. He will serve three years in custody and three years on licence. He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register and will be subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) for 10 years.
22-Year-Old Man Jailed For Rape At Laganside Crown Court
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to six years for rape at Laganside Crown Court. Ahmad Alsbaihi was sentenced to six years. He will serve three years in custody and three years on licence. He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register and will be subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) for 10 years.
09 February 2024
PPS To Prosecute Former Soldier For Murder Of Patrick McVeigh In 1972
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has issued a decision to seek prosecutions against four former Military Reaction Force (MRF) soldiers in connection with six incidents over 50 years ago.
PPS To Prosecute Former Soldier For Murder Of Patrick McVeigh In 1972
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has issued a decision to seek prosecutions against four former Military Reaction Force (MRF) soldiers in connection with six incidents over 50 years ago.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with a few showers at times. Becoming dry in the afternoon and staying mainly cloudy, but some sunshine breaking through particularly in the east. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Quite cloudy across all counties at first but clear spells most likely towards Down and Antrim, becoming widespread through the evening and overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
