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Nine men have been charged in connection with the murder of Kevin McDaid and attempted murder of Damien Fleming in Coleraine at the weekend.Nine men have been charged in connection with the murder of Kevin McDaid and attempted murder of Damien Fleming in Coleraine at the weekend.
Six were charged with murder and attempted murder, two with attempted murder and one with affray.Six were charged with murder and attempted murder, two with attempted murder and one with affray.
The men were remanded in custody at Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday. They all deny the charges.The men were remanded in custody at Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday. They all deny the charges.
At the hearing 17 armed police in riot gear ringed over 70 loyalists who filled the public benches.At the hearing 17 armed police in riot gear ringed over 70 loyalists who filled the public benches.
On the other side of the court, more police provided a human shield around friends and family members of Mr McDaid, including one of his four sons.On the other side of the court, more police provided a human shield around friends and family members of Mr McDaid, including one of his four sons.
The 30-minute hearing passed without incident after District Judge Philip Mateer warned anyone shouting in court would be removed and dealt with.The 30-minute hearing passed without incident after District Judge Philip Mateer warned anyone shouting in court would be removed and dealt with.
Mr McDaid died after being beaten by a loyalist mob close to his home in the Somerset Drive area of Coleraine.Mr McDaid died after being beaten by a loyalist mob close to his home in the Somerset Drive area of Coleraine.
Mr Fleming remains in a critical condition in hospital.Mr Fleming remains in a critical condition in hospital.
The attacks happened after Rangers won the Scottish league title at the weekend. Talks
Support for the two Glasgow football teams known as the Old Firm has traditionally divided along religious lines in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, the first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness, have held talks at Stormont about the killing with the chief constable.
Afterwards, standing on the same spot where, two months ago, he branded dissident republicans traitors to Ireland after their murder of two soldiers and a policeman, Mr McGuinness said he was outraged by Mr McDaid's murder.
"I think that it is incredibly important at this time that all of us are seen to be standing together against what is effectively hate crime," he said.
The deputy first minister added that politicians faced a mammoth task in tackling "the monster of sectarianism".
Mr Robinson said an initiative was being planned for the area where Sunday's attack took place.
"It is vital that we not only give a lead, but we bring forward policies which encourage that cohesion within our community," Mr Robinson said.
ACCUSED AND CHARGES David Craig Cochrane, 18, of Windyhall Park, was charged with murder and attempted murder. His father David James John Cochrane, 47, faces a charge of affray.ACCUSED AND CHARGES David Craig Cochrane, 18, of Windyhall Park, was charged with murder and attempted murder. His father David James John Cochrane, 47, faces a charge of affray.
Ivan Beattie McDowell, 42, of Lisnablagh Road was charged with attempted murder.Ivan Beattie McDowell, 42, of Lisnablagh Road was charged with attempted murder.
John Thompson, 29, of Daneshill Road was charged with murder, attempted murder and assault.John Thompson, 29, of Daneshill Road was charged with murder, attempted murder and assault.
Frank Simpson Daly, 48, of Rosemary Place was charged with murder, attempted murder and assaulting Evelyn McDaid and Leona Whittaker.Frank Simpson Daly, 48, of Rosemary Place was charged with murder, attempted murder and assaulting Evelyn McDaid and Leona Whittaker.
Christopher McDowell, 33, of Glebe Avenue was charged with murder and attempted murder.Christopher McDowell, 33, of Glebe Avenue was charged with murder and attempted murder.
Aaron Thomas Beech, 23, of Windyhall Park was charged with attempted murder and assaultAaron Thomas Beech, 23, of Windyhall Park was charged with attempted murder and assault
Paul Andrew Newman, 40, of Grassmere Close was charged with murder and attempted murder.Paul Andrew Newman, 40, of Grassmere Close was charged with murder and attempted murder.
John McGrath, 50, of Hawthorne Place was charged with murder, attempted murder and assaulting Evelyn McDaid.John McGrath, 50, of Hawthorne Place was charged with murder, attempted murder and assaulting Evelyn McDaid.
Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde said the investigation would receive all the resources it required and predicted that further arrests would be made in the case.
Attacks
Sunday's attacks happened after Rangers won the Scottish league title at the weekend.
Support for the two Glasgow football teams known as the Old Firm has traditionally divided along religious lines in Northern Ireland.
Most Rangers supporters are Protestants while Celtic fans are predominantly Catholic, and the rivalry between the teams has often been mirrored in sectarian clashes following big games.Most Rangers supporters are Protestants while Celtic fans are predominantly Catholic, and the rivalry between the teams has often been mirrored in sectarian clashes following big games.
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde are to meet at Stormont later on Thursday to discuss the murder.
RouteRoute
Meanwhile, a loyalist parade due to take place in Coleraine on Friday evening has been shortened by the organisers. Meanwhile, a loyalist parade due to take place in Coleraine on Friday evening has been shortened by the organisers so it does not pass the area where Mr McDaid was killed.
The Pride of the Bann flute band voluntarily shortened its planned route so it does not cross the Bann Bridge.The Pride of the Bann flute band voluntarily shortened its planned route so it does not cross the Bann Bridge.
Parish priest Father Charles Keeney said the band had made the right decision.Parish priest Father Charles Keeney said the band had made the right decision.
"I'm delighted that they've taken that decision - we all have to be sensitive to the feelings of people that have been bereaved and who are saddened in such a way," he said.
The Parades Commission has said it is satisfied with the band's decision to shorten its march.
"I think it was probably inevitable something had to be done about the parade, because there was no question I think of the parade going the way in which it had originally been filed for," the commission's Roger Poole said.
In a statement, the band said it did not think the parade "can rationally be said to have any connection or bearing on recent events".
However, it said the decision to change the route was "an appropriate gesture and one which we hope will be taken as a sincere attempt to ease any community tensions".
The chief constable has asked the Police Ombudsman to investigate claims that his officers did not do enough to prevent the fatal attack.