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Man wanted in North on terrorism charges further remanded
Summary
The High Court has adjourned the case of Ryan McKenna, a 24-year-old man wanted in Northern Ireland on terrorism charges, for three weeks. Mr. McKenna is alleged to have committed offences in Lurgan, Co Armagh, in 2007, including conspiracy to cause an explosion, possession of explosives with intent to endanger life, and possession of explosives. He was arrested at Cross, Co Mayo, on September 9 following a European Arrest Warrant endorsed in August. The court noted that his three co-accused had already pleaded guilty to the offences. Counsel for Mr. McKenna, Mr. Tom Neville BL, requested a three-week adjournment, to which the State raised no objection. Mr. Justice John Edwards granted the request and further remanded Mr. McKenna in custody. The matter will be mentioned again on December 3. The judge expressed hope of fixing a trial date, noting that he had previously refused bail last month following an application by Mr. McKenna's lawyers. The procedural stage remains at the pre-trial phase, with the case adjourned rather than concluded.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man wanted in North on terrorism charges further remanded. Charges or matters: the offences; conspiracy to cause an explosion; possession of explosives with intent to endanger life; possession of explosives. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- September 9 Incident
- December 3 Adjournment
- 2013-11-12 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: conspiracy to cause an explosion; possession of explosives with intent to endanger life; possession of explosives (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: further remanded in custody
Accused
Charges: the offences (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The case of a 24-year-old man wanted in Northern Ireland on terrorism charges has been adjourned for three weeks.
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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