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Murder accused Duffy to seek bail | Murder accused Duffy to seek bail |
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A prominent republican charged with the Real IRA murders of two soldiers at an Army base in March is to seek bail. | A prominent republican charged with the Real IRA murders of two soldiers at an Army base in March is to seek bail. |
Lurgan man Colin Duffy, 41, is one of two men charged with murdering Sappers Patrick Azimkar and Mark Quinsey outside Massereene barracks in Antrim. | Lurgan man Colin Duffy, 41, is one of two men charged with murdering Sappers Patrick Azimkar and Mark Quinsey outside Massereene barracks in Antrim. |
He has been in custody since March when he was charged with murder. | He has been in custody since March when he was charged with murder. |
About 20 supporters were in court on Tuesday for his first bail application, which was adjourned and expected to be heard in the next few days. | About 20 supporters were in court on Tuesday for his first bail application, which was adjourned and expected to be heard in the next few days. |
The hearing had been due to be conducted in the High Court via video link with Maghaberry Prison. | The hearing had been due to be conducted in the High Court via video link with Maghaberry Prison. |
A defence lawyer applied for an adjournment, saying he had expected a report on soil analysis to have been made available before the hearing began. | A defence lawyer applied for an adjournment, saying he had expected a report on soil analysis to have been made available before the hearing began. |
"Unfortunately, although the report will be finished today I have no oral indication of its finding," he said. | "Unfortunately, although the report will be finished today I have no oral indication of its finding," he said. |
He said police had been given an alternative address in the event of bail being granted. | He said police had been given an alternative address in the event of bail being granted. |
The judge agreed to adjourn the application. | The judge agreed to adjourn the application. |
Mr Duffy is charged with two counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm. | Mr Duffy is charged with two counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm. |
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