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15/01/2009
Man Denies Loyalist Murder Charges
A fourth man has been charged with the murder of leading loyalist Tommy English.
The investigation into the murder, which happened more than eight years ago, is being led by the PSNI's Historical Enquiries Team.
Mr English was shot dead amid a simmering loyalist paramilitary feud between the UDA and UVF.
The father of three had been a member of the UDP's Stormont talks team prior to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
He was gunned down at his Bullyduff Estate home in Newtownabbey in October 2000.
Today, 39-year-old Darren Moore appeared before Belfast Magistrate's Court charged with the murder.
Moore denied the charges put to him. He was also accused of two counts of membership of Ulster Volunteer Force. The man was remanded in custody.
Last week, incarcerated loyalist Mark Haddock was also charged with the fatal shooting.
Haddock, an alleged police informer, is finishing off a 10-year jail sentence at Maghaberry Prison after being found guilty of a vicious attack on a nightclub doorman.
Earlier this week Haddock dropped a legal bid to gain a media blackout on his identity and whereabouts when he completes his jail term.
Two others have also been charged in connection with Mr English's murder.
(PR/BMcC)
The investigation into the murder, which happened more than eight years ago, is being led by the PSNI's Historical Enquiries Team.
Mr English was shot dead amid a simmering loyalist paramilitary feud between the UDA and UVF.
The father of three had been a member of the UDP's Stormont talks team prior to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
He was gunned down at his Bullyduff Estate home in Newtownabbey in October 2000.
Today, 39-year-old Darren Moore appeared before Belfast Magistrate's Court charged with the murder.
Moore denied the charges put to him. He was also accused of two counts of membership of Ulster Volunteer Force. The man was remanded in custody.
Last week, incarcerated loyalist Mark Haddock was also charged with the fatal shooting.
Haddock, an alleged police informer, is finishing off a 10-year jail sentence at Maghaberry Prison after being found guilty of a vicious attack on a nightclub doorman.
Earlier this week Haddock dropped a legal bid to gain a media blackout on his identity and whereabouts when he completes his jail term.
Two others have also been charged in connection with Mr English's murder.
(PR/BMcC)
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