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Northern Ireland Man Remanded on Terror Charges Linked to Alleged Mosque Attack Plot

Prosecutors point to documents claiming a mosque burning plus threats to migrant accommodation, with a further hearing set for December 15.

Overview

  • Connor Pollock, 38, appeared at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court charged under terrorism legislation following a cross-border investigation into violent far-right activity.
  • One charge alleges he withheld information about a planned attack linked to a group styling itself the Irish Defence Army.
  • He is accused of possessing documents said to claim responsibility for a mosque fire and issue warning notices targeting those connected to migrant housing.
  • Another count alleges possession of a Samsung Galaxy phone for purposes connected with preparing an act of terrorism.
  • No bail application was made before District Judge Peter Magill, and Pollock was remanded in custody after his Tuesday arrest in Ballynahinch as two others detained were later released.