Leading loyalist Mark Haddock has been charged with the murder of a man in Belfast 12 years ago.
Mr Haddock is accused of murdering 39-year-old John Harbinson, who was beaten to death in the Mount Vernon estate in north Belfast in May 1997.
He also faced charges of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent over an attack on 37-year-old Keith Caskey in the city in January 1996.
The former UVF member is currently serving a 10-year sentence in Maghaberry Prison for attacking a doorman.
The death of Mr Harbinson is being reinvestigated by the police Historic Enquiries Team, along with a string of other killings from the Troubles.
In a further development, the Ulster Volunteer Force issued a statement confirming that Haddock had been previously expelled from the organisation and also claiming responsibility for shooting and injuring him several years ago.
