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Murder gang 'taped themselves' | Murder gang 'taped themselves' |
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A court has heard that the gang which murdered two soldiers in County Antrim accidentally recorded themselves 'gloating' about the attack. | A court has heard that the gang which murdered two soldiers in County Antrim accidentally recorded themselves 'gloating' about the attack. |
Details of the mobile phone recording were revealed during a bail application by one of the men charged with the murders, according to the Irish News. | Details of the mobile phone recording were revealed during a bail application by one of the men charged with the murders, according to the Irish News. |
Sappers Patrick Azimkar and Mark Quinsey were shot dead outside Masserene Barracks on 7 March. | Sappers Patrick Azimkar and Mark Quinsey were shot dead outside Masserene Barracks on 7 March. |
Brian Shivers (44), of Sperrin Mews in Magherafelt was refused bail. | Brian Shivers (44), of Sperrin Mews in Magherafelt was refused bail. |
The paper reports that two mobile phones were among several items recovered by police from the car which is believed to have been used to carry out the shooting. | The paper reports that two mobile phones were among several items recovered by police from the car which is believed to have been used to carry out the shooting. |
Overalls, balaclavas and bullets matching those which were used by the killers were also recovered from the Vauxhall Cavalier which was found near Randalstown, shortly after the attack. | Overalls, balaclavas and bullets matching those which were used by the killers were also recovered from the Vauxhall Cavalier which was found near Randalstown, shortly after the attack. |
During the recorded conversation, one member of the gang is alleged to have said: "There's a few dead alright." | During the recorded conversation, one member of the gang is alleged to have said: "There's a few dead alright." |
On Tuesday, a defence lawyer representing Brian Shivers stressed that no direct link had been drawn between his client and the mobile phone recording. | |
Solicitor Niall Murphy said "At no stage was it mentioned in court that those remarks had anything to do with Mr Shivers." | |
Last month Brian Shivers became the second person to be charged in connection with the shooting. | |
In March, 41-year-old Colin Duffy from Lurgan was charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm. | |
The Real IRA has claimed responsibility for the attack. |
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