IRA terror accused is snookered on bail bid

A MAN facing charges including directing a terrorist organisation had a bid to vary his bail to allow him to attend a snooker event in London refused yesterday.

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Kevin Barry Murphy's application was denied at Belfast Crown Court.

From Altowen Park in Coalisland, Co Tyrone, the 55-year-old is one of a number of people accused of terror offences following a covert intelligence operation regarding the activities of the New IRA.

As part of "Operation Arbacia", the security forces recorded two meetings which were held at two properties in Co Tyrone - one in February 2020 and the second in July 2020.