Local man charged over Belfast rioting

Rory McConville, 43, of Lake Street, Lurgan, has been charged with riotous assembly.

He was remanded on bail to appear along with others next month. Nearly 40 suspects have now been charged in connection with the rioting, the sitting of Belfast Magistrates Court was told.

Mr McConville appeared along with Liam Daykin, 18, of Hannahglen Heights, Hannahstown, Belfast. Both are charged with riotous assembly.

During the hearing a Public Prosecution Service representative confirmed there were 35 co-accused along with Mr Daykin and Mr McConville.

District Judge Fiona Bagnall pointed out that some of the accused have entered guilty pleas. She said: "Rather than trying to manage a 35 co-defendant case can the PPS look at who can be dealt with quickly and what are the serious matters that will take longer."