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North Belfast loyalist Mark Haddock has appeared in court charged with the murder of a UDA member eight years ago. | North Belfast loyalist Mark Haddock has appeared in court charged with the murder of a UDA member eight years ago. |
Tommy English, 40, was shot dead during a loyalist feud in October 2000. | Tommy English, 40, was shot dead during a loyalist feud in October 2000. |
Haddock, 40, from Mount Vernon, was arrested in Maghaberry prison on Wednesday. He is serving a 10-year sentence for attacking a club doorman. | Haddock, 40, from Mount Vernon, was arrested in Maghaberry prison on Wednesday. He is serving a 10-year sentence for attacking a club doorman. |
Belfast Magistrates Court was told the case against Haddock was based on statements of two brothers who admitted having a role in the murder. | Belfast Magistrates Court was told the case against Haddock was based on statements of two brothers who admitted having a role in the murder. |
The pair from Newtownabbey were initially charged with murder but last month admitted a lesser charge. | The pair from Newtownabbey were initially charged with murder but last month admitted a lesser charge. |
Amid tight security on Thursday, the court heard claims that the brothers had implicated between eight and 10 people in the case. | Amid tight security on Thursday, the court heard claims that the brothers had implicated between eight and 10 people in the case. |
He is due to be released from prison later this month. |