Three men charged by Serious Crime Branch
10 Mar 2010
Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch who have taken over an investigation from the Historical Enquiries Team into a series of murders and other crimes by the UVF in North Belfast, County Antrim, have charged three men.
The men have been charged with a number offences in connection with a pipe bomb attack on a house in Larne, County Antrim in 2003.
A 62 years old was charged with conspiracy to intimidate a witness, and membership of a proscribed organisation, namely the UVF.
A 40 years old was charged with conspiracy to intimidate a witness, conspiracy to cause an explosion and membership of a proscribed organisation, namely the UVF.
A 32 years old was charged with possession of explosives with intent, causing an explosion, attempted intimidation and membership of a proscribed organisation, namely the UVF.
A fourth man who is 28 years old was released pending reports to the Public Prosecution Service.
