Two on police murder charge are remanded

A Crown lawyer, in applying for another four weeks remand, told Friday’s court that they wanted this to allow a number of issues to be addressed.

“It is hoped that in four weeks time the directing officer will be in a position to give his decision as to progress in the case,” he said.

The two men appearing via video link are Brendan McConville, (38), of Glenholme Avenue, Lurgan, and a man who was a juvenile at the time of the alleged offence.

They are jointly charged with the murder of Constable Carroll in Craigavon on March 9 last, and with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

The juvenile is also charged with collecting information of use to terrorists, and belonging to a proscribed organisation, the Continuity IRA.

Solicitors for the two men stressed that their clients have been in custody for nearly a year, and one of them commented, “We are seeking something more concrete this morning, than we have been advised.”

District Judge Bernie Kelly, in adjourning the case, pointed out that the prosecution have promised that all these matters will be addressed, and the director will be clarifying the matter in four weeks time.