Damien McLaughlin remanded over David Black murder charge

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Damien McLaughlin was remanded in custody at the High Court in Dublin, reported on 3 March 2017, over a charge connected with David Black’s murder. McLaughlin was arrested in Ramelton, Co Donegal, on 2 March and was due back in court on 20 March.

David Black, a Northern Ireland prison officer, was shot dead while driving to Maghaberry prison in November 2012. McLaughlin was arrested under a European Arrest Warrant during a joint Garda and PSNI operation, according to the report.