Man challenges pipe bomb conviction citing Twelfth flag activity

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 00:02 · Archive

A man jailed for handling pipe bombs is challenging his conviction, claiming his DNA was found while putting up Twelfth of July flags.

A man convicted of handling pipe bombs is challenging his conviction, claiming his DNA was found on tape attached to the bomb remnants while he was putting up Twelfth of July flags. His DNA was reportedly found on tape attached to all three improvised explosive devices.

How it is being reported

• Man convicted of handling lethal pipe bombs claims he was only putting up Twelfth flagsBelfast Live · 28 Sept, 16:33
• Man jailed over pipe bomb explosions challenges conviction claiming his DNA was found after putting up Twelfth of July flagsBelfast Telegraph · 28 Sept, 15:24

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