Man jailed for leaving car bomb outside police station

A Co Monaghan man has been jailed for three years for the possession of a car bomb that was left outside Crossmaglen police station.

Man jailed for leaving car bomb outside police station

A Co Monaghan man has been jailed for three years for the possession of a car bomb that was left outside Crossmaglen police station.

Paul Maguire, with a last address at Drumleek South, Castleblayney, pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to the unlawful possession of an improvised explosive device with intent to endanger life at Culloville, Co Armagh, on April 3, 2010.

The court heard that the device was loaded into a stolen Peugeot 406 car and left outside the Crossmaglen PSNI station, where it failed to detonate.

more courts articles

Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Man released following arrest over online threats to black councillor Man released following arrest over online threats to black councillor
Garda Speed Checks6 Drivers caught speeding every four minutes during bank holiday policing operation
Drimnagh scene Gunmen with suspected AK47 assault rifles kill young man as terrified families evacuated
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited