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Ex-INLA man's son on bomb charges | Ex-INLA man's son on bomb charges |
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The son of former INLA leader Dominic McGlinchey has been remanded in custody at Londonderry Magistrates Court on explosives charges. | The son of former INLA leader Dominic McGlinchey has been remanded in custody at Londonderry Magistrates Court on explosives charges. |
The charges are connected to the discovery of a bomb in Bellaghy in July. | The charges are connected to the discovery of a bomb in Bellaghy in July. |
Declan McGlinchey, 30, of Gulladuff Road in Bellaghy, denies possessing an explosive device and making explosives with intent to endanger life. | Declan McGlinchey, 30, of Gulladuff Road in Bellaghy, denies possessing an explosive device and making explosives with intent to endanger life. |
He was remanded in custody to appear by video-link on 14 November. | He was remanded in custody to appear by video-link on 14 November. |
His solicitor said he would be making an application for bail in the High Court. | His solicitor said he would be making an application for bail in the High Court. |
During cross-examination, a detective confirmed to a defence solicitor that Mr McGlinchey had made a statement denying the allegations. | |
Challenged to reveal the evidence against the defendant, the detective confirmed DNA forensics were found on the device. | |
However, he also agreed with the solicitor that this was discovered on a piece of tape connected to the explosives. | |
The court was told that batteries, wiring, an electrical switch and lunchbox were all component parts. | |
The lawyer said: "The sole evidence in this case is that there is DNA found on a piece of tape." | |
He added that his client had made a statement that he worked in the construction industry where he would come into contact with various types of equipment on building sites. |