Man accused of using Iraq style IED in County Tyrone

Patrick Carty’s fingerprints found on rare IED in Northern Ireland

By

KERRY O'SHEA,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Larger Text

Print

E-mail

5 Comments

The accused Patrick Carty

Photo by Google Images

Tweet

Co Tyrone native Patrick Carty (32) was arrested and charged with possession of an improvised explosive device (IED) over the weekend in Northern Ireland.

The Guardian reports that Carty was first linked to the discovery of the device in a field at Killybracken Road in Enniskillen in April of last year. He was arrested this past weekend in nearby Coalisland.

Carty’s fingerprints were found on the outside lining of the device according to PSNI.
___________
Read More:

News from Ireland - news from around the 32 counties

Tyrone backpacker awarded $363,000 after being beaten by Oz bouncer

NI Police Ombudsman calls for amnesty for all murders committed during the Troubles
_____________

Having been linked to the IED, Carty is charged with “intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property.”

The Enniskillen magistrates court was told that the IED, which is commonly used against British armed forces in Aghanistan and Iraq, had never been seen in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

Bail for Carty was refused with the explanation that there was a risk of interference with witnesses.

Carty’s supporters applauded him as he exited the courthouse after being charged. He is due to have another court appearance in Dungannon next month.

Print

E-mail

Tweet