Ryan McKenna on trial over conspiracy to cause explosions

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Ryan McKenna is on trial for conspiracy to cause explosions and related explosives charges before Judge Patricia Smyth in a non-jury Diplock trial, with the prosecution case opening on 29 September 2014.

He denies conspiracy to cause explosions, possession of explosives with intent to endanger life or damage property, and possession of explosives under suspicious circumstances. The alleged offences date from March and April 2007. McKenna said in interview that he was travelling to his sister’s house when he met his brother, and later gave no comment replies. The report said the trial was continuing. The proceedings were reported on 30 September 2014.