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PSNI officers give evidence at trial of man charged in connection with David Black murder

Date
2014-03-04

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Smithfield

County
Dublin

Summary

PSNI officers have given evidence at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin in the trial of a man charged with withholding information relating to the November 2012 murder of Northern Ireland prison officer David Black. Vincent Banks (44), of Dublin 7, has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Constables Gary Quinn and Jane Johnston testified about attending the scene on the M1 motorway near Lurgan on November 1, 2012, where a vehicle had come off the road. Witness accounts provided to officers described a shooting and a car believed to have a Sligo registration plate. Constable Catherine Mallon gave evidence of locating a burnt-out vehicle. The prosecution case centres on a Toyota Camry, registered in the Republic, used in Mr Black's killing. The State alleges Mr Banks purchased the vehicle. He also faces a separate charge of IRA membership. The trial before Justice Paul Butler continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: PSNI officers give evidence at trial of man charged in connection with David Black murder. Charges or matters: the charge before the non-jury Special Criminal Court. Procedural stage: trial

When:

November 1, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
November 1 Hearing Or Sentence
October 10th Other
December 20th 2012 Incident
December 18th, 2012 Adjournment
2014-03-04 Publication

Case subjects

Vincent Banks

Defendant

Charges: the charge before the non-jury Special Criminal Court (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: He has been remanded on the membership count and that matter will proceed immediately upon the judgement on the withholding information count.