A 21-year-old man appears in court over an explosion linked to the attempted theft of a cash machine in north Belfast last year
A man has appeared in court accused of causing an explosion in an attempt to steal a cash machine in north Belfast.
Roberto Balogh, 21, from Crumlin Road in Belfast, was charged with causing an explosion likely to endanger life or seriously injure property.Mr Balogh is also accused of attempting to steal money and possessing an explosive device with intent. The charges are linked to an attack on a Danske Bank cash machine at Ballysillan Road on 1 March 2022.After reports of a loud bang, police discovered a detonated improvised device and extensive damage.
At a brief hearing in Belfast Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, Mr Balogh confirmed that he understood the charges against him.Mr Balogh was released on continuing bail and is expected to appear in court again on 31 January.
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