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Loyalist killer Michael Stone has dismissed some of his legal team. Loyalist killer Michael Stone has dismissed some of his legal team at his trial for an attack on Northern Ireland's assembly.
The 53-year-old who raided Northern Ireland's assembly allegedly carrying explosives and a knife is currently on trial for the attack. The 53-year-old stormed Parliament Buildings allegedly carrying explosives and a knife in November 2006.
Arthur Harvey QC said it was no longer possible for him or his junior counsel to represent Stone. He faces 14 charges, all of which he denies, including trying to kill Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness.
Arthur Harvey QC said on Monday it was no longer possible for him or his junior counsel to represent Stone.
He said there had been "an irretrievable breakdown in the relationship between counsel and client".He said there had been "an irretrievable breakdown in the relationship between counsel and client".
Belfast Crown Court also heard that Stone wants to retain his defence solicitor.Belfast Crown Court also heard that Stone wants to retain his defence solicitor.
The case has been adjourned until Friday to allow him time to find new counsel to represent the former UDA gunman. The case has been adjourned until Friday to allow him time to find new counsel.
Stone faces 14 charges including trying to kill Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness in November 2006.
Stone attempted to enter Stormont during a key debate on devolution but was held back by security staff.Stone attempted to enter Stormont during a key debate on devolution but was held back by security staff.