John Wilson to face trial on a number of charges arising out of the incident at Henry Jones' playing fields
A man accused of planting explosive devices near GAA pitches in east Belfast had allegedly texted that “something needs to be done” about the newly formed club, a court heard today.
Wilson, of Lower Braniel Road in Belfast, is charged with possessing explosives, namely pipe bomb components, in suspicious circumstances. As players attended training on the day of the security alert, a van was observed travelling slowly in the area shortly before the driver got out and walked a dog near parked cars.
Examination of the phone allegedly revealed messages about the incident as well as an apparent grievance with East Belfast GAA Club using the playing fields. It was claimed that in a subsequent text he stated: “Sad mate, I had a few things planned but then I wonder am I wise. I’m 54, good job and have done my bit and do I lose everything I have gained, for what?”Wilson allegedly replied that he would “probably need to take a step back” before adding: “I have texted a few boys who I thought would be up for it, but just wasting my time.”
Prosecutors argued the “irresistible inference” is that he was responsible for planting the devices and making the call a short time later.
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