Man charged in North with 2003 UDA murder

A man was charged last night with the murder three years ago of a close associate of former UDA boss Johnny "Mad Dog" Adair.

A man was charged last night with the murder three years ago of a close associate of former UDA boss Johnny "Mad Dog" Adair.

Iain Rea (35) is also accused of a series of gun and explosive charges.

Roy Green, 32, was shot dead outside a bar at Kimberly Street in the Ormeau Road area of south Belfast in January 2003. At the time it was claimed he was the victim of a loyalist feud.

Rea, of Annadale Crescent, Belfast, was also charged at Belfast Magistrates' Court with possessing four guns, rifle parts, cartridges, plastic explosives and a detonator.

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The accused shook his head when asked if he had anything to say to the charges.

Rea was also accused of possession of imitation firearms with intent to cause fear of violence.

He was remanded in custody and will reappear at Belfast Crown Court on a date to be fixed. Rea is expected to apply for High Court bail later this week.

PA