03/11/2006

Man remanded over incendiary attacks

A 39-year-old man has appeared at Belfast Magistrate's Court charged in connection with two incendiary attacks on businesses in 2005.

Martin Gerard Rafferty, from Fairyknowe Park in Newtownabbey, was charged in connection with the discovery of two incendiary devices, which were found in Forestside Shopping centre near Belfast and the Ards Shopping Centre in Newtownards in March 2005.

During the appearance, a detective sergeant told the court that he believed he could connect Mr Rafferty to the charges.

He was remanded in custody and will reappear in court via video link on December 1.

(EF)




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