A 56-year-old man from Armagh accused of possessing homemade explosives and antique firearms has been refused bail after a judge said he posed a danger to the public.
The court heard that the man’s alleged activities had been described as a “hobby”. The judge said allowing him to remain on bail could allow him to continue that activity and concluded that he presented a danger to members of the public.
Detective raises questions over intentions
A detective told the court that the man’s true intentions were “unclear”. The report does not provide further detail about the alleged explosives, the firearms, the circumstances of the arrest or the next scheduled stage of the proceedings.
The refusal of bail means the accused will remain in custody while the case progresses. The allegations have not been tested in court, and the man has not been convicted of an offence.
The case was reported by Armagh I in its Armagh news section. The full article is available to members of the publication.