The partner of a man accused of attempting to murder police officers after an explosion was detonated as their vehicle drove past, is to also stand trial.
Charlie Love from Bridge Street, Strabane is awaiting trial on charges of attempted murder, causing an explosion and possessing explosives of a nature likely to endanger life or to cause serious injury.
The incident is alleged to have occurred on November 17 2022 in the Mount Carmel Heights area of Strabane.
Now, Love’s partner Symone Murphy (28) of the same address will join him in the dock.
She appeared for a committal at Strabane Magistrates Court accused of withholding information of material assistance into an offence involving the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.
Offending is alleged to have occurred on dates between November 16 2022 and March 24 2023, although the details surrounding the nature of this were not disclosed.
A prosecuting lawyer said there is a case to answer which was agreed by District Judge Alana McSorley.
Murphy spoke only to confirm her identity and that she understood the charge.
She declined to call witnesses or give evidence on her own behalf at this stage.
Judge McSorley remanded her on £500 bail to appear at Belfast Crown Court alongside Love on June 28.
When Love first appeared in court following arrest last year, it was disclosed police driving in the shortly before 11pm on the night in question came under attack, having seen large flash and heard a loud bang.
Investigations revealed an explosives site and a command wire running into a disused school, with an alleged firing point located at a tree stump.
Love was arrested the next day and his mobile phone was seized.
Love has remained in custody ever since.
A non-jury Diplock trial has been scheduled for October and is expected to last at least three weeks.