Men wanted for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer challenge their arrest

Two Dublin men wanted in Northern Ireland for the alleged attempted murder of a police officer have challenged their arrest and detention in Co Donegal through judicial review proceedings in the High Court. Ciaran Maguire, aged 29, and Sean Paul Farrell, aged 32, face charges of attempted murder and possession of explosives with intent to endanger life, offences carrying potential life sentences. A European Arrest Warrant relates to an improvised explosive device discovered beneath a serving PSNI officer's vehicle in Co Derry in June 2015. Their legal representatives sought disclosure of custody records, statements, and sample details from their detention at Letterkenny Garda Station in 2015, arguing such information was necessary to oppose their extradition. Counsel for the Minister for Justice contended the applications were speculative and that no duty existed to provide the requested material. Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly reserved judgment, adjourning proceedings to February 2019.