A roundup of today's other news stories in brief...
Fourth man sought in bomb case
Police are searching for a fourth man after the discovery of a mortar bomb in Lurgan earlier this month, the High Court in Belfast was told yesterday.
Crown lawyer Charles McKay said three men had already been charged in connection with the discovery of what he described as "a powerful and deadly device that was ready to be deployed". He was opposing a bail application by Gary Toman (22), from Drumnamoe Avenue, Craigavon, who denied charges of conspiracy to murder, possessing explosives and articles which could be useful to terrorists.
Lord Justice Campbell refused bail.
Review of PPS's decision refused
The Public Prosecution Service was right not to proceed with charges against a man who shot and wounded another man alleged to have been throwing slates at his windows, two judges ruled yesterday.
The Lord Chief Justice Sir Brian Kerr said an independent QC had considered the case and advised that the evidence was insufficient to afford a reasonable prospect of convicting Trevor Dowie on a charge of attempted murder. He said the lawyer had decided there was no reasonable prospect of refuting Mr Dowie's claim that he was acting in self-defence when he shot Lawrence Kincaid at Glenside Park, Belfast, in 2005.
Sir Brian, sitting with Mr Justice Weatherup, dismissed Mr Kincaid's application for judicial review of the PPS's decision not to prosecute Mr Dowie.
Suspended term for assault on MP
A man convicted of assaulting MP Sammy Wilson yesterday received a four-month prison sentence suspended for two years.
Seamus O'Kane (40), formerly of Cromwell Road, Belfast, lost his appeal against convictions arising out of an incident involving the DUP representative for East Antrim as he left a Chinese restaurant in Belfast nearly three years ago. Judge Denise Kennedy said she was suspending the sentence because O'Kane's behaviour may have been due to mental health problems.
Judgment reserved on JWP action
The High Court has reserved judgment on an attempt by Jackson Way Properties Ltd (JWP) to stop an action by the Criminal Assets Bureau aimed at securing some €53 million from the company over its alleged "corrupt enrichment" from the sale of lands at Carrickmines in Dublin.
Mr Justice Kevin Feeney yesterday heard concluding submissions on a procedural application by JWP in which the company, which has registered offices in Birmingham, England, alleges that Cab is not entitled to bring the proceedings in this jurisdiction. The judge said he hoped to deliver it within four weeks.
Christians in Science conference
Christians in Science Ireland are organising a one-day conference on "God and Science" at NUI Maynooth tomorrow. Details at http://www. cis.org.uk/ireland.