A man accused of murdering Lance Bombardier Stephen Restorick appeared yesterday at a special court sitting at the Maze prison. Mr Bernard Martin McGinn and two other men are accused of terrorist related offences in the south Armagh area.
Mr McGinn (40), from Henry Street, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, is charged with three murders. He faces six charges, including the murders of Lance Bombardier Stephen Restorick on February 12th, 1997; Lance Bombardier Andrew Garret on December 2nd, 1993; and Mr Gilbert Johnston on August 29th, 1979.
Also in court yesterday were Mr Michael Caraher (30), of Kiltybane Road, Cullyhanna, and Mr Martin Mines (28), of Glassdrumman Road, Crossmaglen. All three men have been charged with having a .50 inch calibre Barrett bolt action rifle; an assault rifle and ammunition with intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property on April 10th, 1997. Mr Caraher was also charged with the attempted murder of Constable Ronald Galwey on March 29th, 1997.