Northern Ireland

Man accused of DCI John Caldwell attempted murder in court on new terrorism charges

Brian John Carron (39) appeared before Dungannon Magistrates Court on Friday

Pacemaker Press 20/6/2018 Brian Carron appears at Dungannon Court on Wednesday.charged with possessing explosives, firearms and articles for use in terrorism.Brian Carron, from Colliers Lane in Coalisland, County Tyrone, spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood the three charges.29/05/2023Seven men have been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the attempted murder of a senior PSNI officer.Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times outside a sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in February.The seven accused are Jonathan McGinty, 28, of St Julians Downs, Omagh; Brian Carron, 38, of Claremount Drive, Coalisland; Gavin Coyle, 45, of Killybrack Mews, Omagh; Matthew McLean, 33, Glenpark Road, Omagh; Robert McLean, 29, Deverney Park, Omagh; James Ivor McLean, 72, of Deverney Park, Omagh; and Alan McFarland, 47, of Deverney Park, Omagh.They appeared via videolink at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Monday morning.
Brian Carron, pictured at a previous court appearance
By Tanya Fowles

One of the men accused of attempting to murder Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has appeared in court on new terrorism charges.

Brian John Carron (39) from Claremount Drive, Coalisland is charged with intending to commit acts of terrorism by possessing and handling explosives namely Pentaerythritol Retranitrate (PETN) and Research Department explosive (RDX).

Offending is alleged to have occurred on dates between 21 November 2022 and 27 May 2023.

Currently remanded in custody on the attempted murder charge, he was released into police custody earlier this week for further interview, he appeared before Dungannon Magistrates Court on Friday.

While a detective sergeant said he believed the charges could be connected, this was challenged by a defence lawyer.

However, District Judge Peter Magill ruled the connection was proved.

There was no application for bail and Carron was remanded in custody.

The case has been adjourned until 18 June at Omagh Magistrates Court.