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1.00 News: Michael Fisher reports that Sean Hoey is awaiting trial on offences linked to the Omagh bombing
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6.01 News: Michael Fisher reports on the case of 34-year-old Sean Hoey, remanded on extra charges at Craigavon District Court
Sean Gerard Hoey, 34, of Molly Road, Jonesborough in South Armagh, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates' Court this morning.
He was accused of conspiracy to cause explosions in Armagh and Blackwatertown between March 1997 and July 1998. He was also accused of being involved in a bomb attack at Banbridge in Co Down on 2 August 1998.
Hoey denies the charges.
Acting Detective Chief Inspector David McWilliams said Hoey had replied 'not guilty' when all five charges were put to him. The accused, who is awaiting trial on 15 other charges, said nothing during his court appearance.
Hoey was remanded until 1 April when he will appear again via videolink at Craigavon Magistrates' Court.
