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16/02/2007
Michael Stone remanded over Stormont attack
Loyalist killer Michael Stone has been remanded in custody following an appearance at Belfast Magistrates Court earlier today.
Stone, 51, is charged with trying to murder Sinn Fein leaders Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness following his attempt to attack Stormont buildings in east Belfast in November last year.
The Milltown killer appeared in court via a video-link system in Maghaberry prison in County Antrim.
He was charged with trying to murder five people, including Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness, the two guards who halted him and an unnamed person.
Stone was also accused of possessing an imitation firearm, explosives and articles likely to be of use to terrorists.
The charges relate to an incident at Stormont on November 24, when Stone was stopped and wrestled to the ground by by security staff as he tried to enter the main building where Assembly members had gathered in an attempt to restore the devolved power-sharing Assembly.
During today's brief hearing, the defendant spoke once to confirm his name. He told the hearing his name was: "The artist Michael Stone."
He was remanded in custody until March 16.
(EF)
Stone, 51, is charged with trying to murder Sinn Fein leaders Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness following his attempt to attack Stormont buildings in east Belfast in November last year.
The Milltown killer appeared in court via a video-link system in Maghaberry prison in County Antrim.
He was charged with trying to murder five people, including Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness, the two guards who halted him and an unnamed person.
Stone was also accused of possessing an imitation firearm, explosives and articles likely to be of use to terrorists.
The charges relate to an incident at Stormont on November 24, when Stone was stopped and wrestled to the ground by by security staff as he tried to enter the main building where Assembly members had gathered in an attempt to restore the devolved power-sharing Assembly.
During today's brief hearing, the defendant spoke once to confirm his name. He told the hearing his name was: "The artist Michael Stone."
He was remanded in custody until March 16.
(EF)
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