Stone on Adams murder bid charge
A man has appeared in court in Belfast charged with attempting to murder Sinn Fein leaders Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness.
Loyalist Michael Stone appeared in court in Belfast
Michael Stone faces a total of five charges of attempted murder following a major security incident at Stormont on Friday during an assembly sitting.
He was also charged with possession of articles for terrorist purposes and possession of explosives.
Mr Stone, 51, faces a further charge of possession of an imitation firearm.
Mr Stone, of no fixed address, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court on Saturday.
In addition to being charged with attempting to murder the Sinn Fein leader, Mr Stone is accused of trying to murder two security guards and a person unknown.
The court heard the articles allegedly for terrorist purposes included nailbombs, an axe and a garrotte.
A police officer confirmed to Mr Stone’s solicitor that during two police interviews, the defendant had told police “he acted alone in that no other person or organisations were involved in the preparation or planning”.
The defendant was remanded in custody until 22 December.
