Unedited video footage of loyalist killer Michael Stone launching his alleged murder bid against senior Sinn Féin members inside the Northern Ireland Assembly was played at his trial in Belfast today.
The unabridged film of the 53-year-old former UDA gunman attempting to enter parliament buildings with an imitation gun and a range of other weapons, including a number of rudimentary explosive devices, was captured by TV cameras that were installed to cover political developments in November 2006.
Stone, who was convicted of killing three people in a gun and mortar attack on an IRA funeral at Milltown cemetery in Belfast in 1988, is accused of attempting to murder Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and current deputy first minister, Martin McGuinness.
However his plan ended in failure when he was detained by security staff at the entrance to the building.
Mr Stone faces a total of 14 charges.As well as the attempted murder charges, He is charged with possessing home-made explosives and an imitation gun with intent.
Mr Stone is also charged with carrying a garrotte, three knives and an axe and assaulting staff members who trapped him in the revolving doors at Stormont.
He denies all charges, claiming his actions were his interpretation of performance art.
During the second day of the trial the court was shown footage from BBC and ITN cameras.
Stone, who was dressed in a denim jacket, denim jeans and a white shirt, sat impassively in the dock as the videos were played before trial judge, Mr Justice Deeny.
PA