Man in court over East Belfast security alert
A 50-year-old man appeared in court today on charges connected to a car crash outside a police station in Belfast.He was arrested after the one-vehicle collision near Castlereagh station on Alexander Road caused a security alert in the early hours of May 1.Nothing untoward was found and residents were allowed to return to their properties when cordons were lifted later on the same day.
Smyth, of Madrid Street in Belfast, appeared at the city’s Magistrates Court charged with criminal damage to a security barrier belonging to the PSNI and possession of an offensive weapon in public - namely a hammer. He faces further counts of attempted criminal damage to a police vehicle, driving without due care and attention, and failing to provide a specimen of breath.
During the brief hearing Smyth confirmed that he understood the allegations against him. A detective said she could connect him to the charges, but disclosed no further details about the incident. District Judge Steven Keown was told the investigation file is to be allocated to a senior prosecutor.For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepagehere and sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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