04/03/2004
Armagh man denies bomb charges
A 34-year-old man from Jonesborough in County Armagh has denied five further charges relating to alleged terrorist offences.
Sean Gerard Hoey whose address was given as Molly Road, Jonesborough, County Armagh appearing amid tight security at Craigavon Magistrates Court was further charged with conspiracy to cause explosions in Banbridge, in Armagh and in Blackwatertown in a period between 1997 to 1998.
He was charged in relation to possession of two vehicle borne explosive devices.
The court heard that Mr Hoey had denied the alleged offences when charged by police.
He is also facing 15 other terrorist related charges - one is thought to be linked to the bombing of Omagh in August 1998 in which 29 people died.
Police recently applied to re-interview Mr Hoey, in a complex case that is not expected to see the final prosecution file completed until May. Mr Hoey has been detained in custody awaiting trial for six months.
Mr Hoey was remanded in custody to appear before Craigavon Magistrate Court by video link on April 1.
(SP)
Sean Gerard Hoey whose address was given as Molly Road, Jonesborough, County Armagh appearing amid tight security at Craigavon Magistrates Court was further charged with conspiracy to cause explosions in Banbridge, in Armagh and in Blackwatertown in a period between 1997 to 1998.
He was charged in relation to possession of two vehicle borne explosive devices.
The court heard that Mr Hoey had denied the alleged offences when charged by police.
He is also facing 15 other terrorist related charges - one is thought to be linked to the bombing of Omagh in August 1998 in which 29 people died.
Police recently applied to re-interview Mr Hoey, in a complex case that is not expected to see the final prosecution file completed until May. Mr Hoey has been detained in custody awaiting trial for six months.
Mr Hoey was remanded in custody to appear before Craigavon Magistrate Court by video link on April 1.
(SP)
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