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07/04/2010
Charge Over Fatal Flag Fracas
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of Damien Fleming, who was seriously injured during sectarian violence in Coleraine last year.
Catholic Kevin McDaid was killed when trouble flared on the Somerset Drive estate over the erecting of Nationalist flags.
The 49-year-old father-of-four was beaten to death by a Loyalist gang close to his home in the wake of a contentious football match.
So far 11 people have been charged in connection with the murder of Mr McDaid.
His friend, Mr Fleming was left critically injured in the attack. He has since recovered.
Police in the North West last night charged a 41-year-old man with the attempted murder of Mr Fleming.
Rodney Gardner, of Knocklynn Grange, Coleraine, appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court this morning.
He denied the charge and was released on bail of £500 and ordered to report to police twice a week.
A defence solicitor told the court was no evidence directly linking Mr Gardner to the assault on Mr Fleming.
(PR/GK)
Catholic Kevin McDaid was killed when trouble flared on the Somerset Drive estate over the erecting of Nationalist flags.
The 49-year-old father-of-four was beaten to death by a Loyalist gang close to his home in the wake of a contentious football match.
So far 11 people have been charged in connection with the murder of Mr McDaid.
His friend, Mr Fleming was left critically injured in the attack. He has since recovered.
Police in the North West last night charged a 41-year-old man with the attempted murder of Mr Fleming.
Rodney Gardner, of Knocklynn Grange, Coleraine, appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court this morning.
He denied the charge and was released on bail of £500 and ordered to report to police twice a week.
A defence solicitor told the court was no evidence directly linking Mr Gardner to the assault on Mr Fleming.
(PR/GK)
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Witnesses 'Threatened' After McDaid Murder
Five witnesses are under threat following the murder of Catholic youth worker Kevin McDaid, the High Court has heard today. The details emerged as one of the men accused of the 49-year-old Coleraine man's murder applied for bail.
Witnesses 'Threatened' After McDaid Murder
Five witnesses are under threat following the murder of Catholic youth worker Kevin McDaid, the High Court has heard today. The details emerged as one of the men accused of the 49-year-old Coleraine man's murder applied for bail.
19 June 2009
Two Released Over McDaid Murder
Police have released two men being held over the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid, (pictured here) and the attempted murder of Damian Fleming. The men, aged 43 and 37, were arrested by officers yesterday. They have now been freed, pending further inquiries.
Two Released Over McDaid Murder
Police have released two men being held over the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid, (pictured here) and the attempted murder of Damian Fleming. The men, aged 43 and 37, were arrested by officers yesterday. They have now been freed, pending further inquiries.
15 June 2009
Woman Freed After More Coleraine Arrests
Police have released a women being questioned in connection with the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid, and the attempted murder of critically injured Damian Fleming. A 20-year-old man and the 42-year-old woman were arrested this morning.
Woman Freed After More Coleraine Arrests
Police have released a women being questioned in connection with the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid, and the attempted murder of critically injured Damian Fleming. A 20-year-old man and the 42-year-old woman were arrested this morning.
02 June 2009
Belfast Rallies Against Sectarianism
A public rally was held at Belfast City Hall this lunch time, to express outrage at the brutal sectarian murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. The demonstration was organised by a number of trade unions, who wanted to show their solidarity with the McDaid family.
Belfast Rallies Against Sectarianism
A public rally was held at Belfast City Hall this lunch time, to express outrage at the brutal sectarian murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. The demonstration was organised by a number of trade unions, who wanted to show their solidarity with the McDaid family.
27 August 2009
Man Remanded Over Coleraine Killing
A man has today been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Kevin McDaid. James McAfee, 28, of Lisnablagh Road, also faces four other charges, including the attempted murder of Damian Fleming and assaulting Mr McDaid's wife.
Man Remanded Over Coleraine Killing
A man has today been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Kevin McDaid. James McAfee, 28, of Lisnablagh Road, also faces four other charges, including the attempted murder of Damian Fleming and assaulting Mr McDaid's wife.
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