A 56-year-old Kerryman was remanded in custody when he appeared in court accused of attempting to disrupt the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Neil Horan, of Howbury Road, Nunhead, south east London, is facing one count of aggravated trespass following an incident at Silverstone yesterday. No plea was entered and magistrates in Northampton adjourned the case for seven days.
Horan, originally from County Kerry, spoke only to confirm his full name, Cornelius Horan, age and address during the brief hearing. Chairman of the bench Richard Nelson told Horan his next appearance before the court would be via video-link from prison.
Applying unsuccessfully for bail, Horan's solicitor Paul Carter said he was on sabbatical and a man of 'strong and moral views on religion'. Black-haired Horan appeared in the dock wearing a grey tank top, white shirt and grey trousers and was flanked by two security guards. He sat impassively throughout the 10-minute hearing as prosecutor Suraj Minocha applied for him to be remanded in custody.
Reporting restrictions were not lifted. Horan is alleged to have tried to disrupt yesterday's race, which was eventually won by Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello.
Filed by Shane Murray
