09/01/2023

53-Year-Old Charged Over 1990 Randalstown Explosion

A 53-year-old man has appeared before Belfast Magistrates Court charged in connection with a bomb explosion in Randalstown on 25 November 1990.

The man was arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Legacy Investigation Branch on Friday 06 January and appeared in court on Saturday 07 January charged with terrorism offences, including causing an explosion and possessing explosives with intent to endanger life.

The PSNI said that their investigation is ongoing.

As is normal procedure the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.


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