Accused blames hitch-hikers

A second application for bail has been rejected for a man who claims that picking up hitch-hikers has left him facing charges…

A second application for bail has been rejected for a man who claims that picking up hitch-hikers has left him facing charges related to a punishment shooting in Bally money in June. Mr Richard Patterson (29), from Glebe Road, Coleraine, is accused of causing grievous bodily harm and possessing a gun with intent to endanger life.