Man remanded in custody on charges connected with prison officer's death

A man has appeared in court in the North on charges related to the murder of prison officer David Black.

Man remanded in custody on charges connected with prison officer's death

A man has appeared in court in the North on charges related to the murder of prison officer David Black.

The 41-year-old was arrested in Armagh today following his extradition from the Republic of Ireland, police said.

He was arrested for alleged offences of aiding and abetting murder; membership of a proscribed organisation; commissioning and instigating preparatory acts of terrorism; and committing and assisting acts of terrorism.

He appeared before Armagh Magistrates' Court today and was remanded in custody until January 12, a Police Service of Northern Ireland statement said.

Mr Black was gunned down on a motorway near Lurgan in Co Armagh as he made his way to work in November 2012.

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

Two arrested following seizure of sub-machine gun, silencer and ammunition in Dublin Two arrested following seizure of sub-machine gun, silencer and ammunition in Dublin
Man, 60s, dies following hit and run in Donegal Man, 60s, dies following hit and run in Donegal
Greatest threat to European security is a Trump re-election, warns UCC expert Greatest threat to European security is a Trump re-election, warns UCC expert
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited