Stephen Matthews home contained plaque commemorating UVF terrorist Robert Seymour, court told
Prosecutors dispute claims items seized from 58-year-old Stephen Matthews’ property all related First World War memorabilia
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Pitt Park accused Stephen Matthews, 58
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A plaque commemorating a murdered UVF commander was discovered at the home of a man accused of leading a loyalist show of strength in east Belfast, a court heard today (Thursday).
Prosecutors disputed claims that items seized from 58-year-old Stephen Matthews property all related to First World War memorabilia.
Details emerged as Matthews and co-accused Derek Lammey (56) were refused bail over their alleged involvement in a gathering of up to 60 masked men at Pitt Park on February 2.
The group is believed to be linked to the East Belfast UVF, previous courts were told.
Police have claimed 11 residents fled their homes and sheltered in a nearby community centre for up to eight days.
Bail refused to two charged with involvement in loyalist Pitt Park show of strength Video footage showed a group of masked men in the Pitt Park area of east Belfast 01 April, 2021 15:13
A PLAQUE commemorating a murdered UVF commander was discovered at the home of a man accused of leading a loyalist show of strength in east Belfast, a court heard today.
Prosecutors disputed claims that items seized from 58-year-old Stephen Matthews property all related First World War memorabilia.
Details emerged as Matthews and co-accused Derek Lammey (56) were refused bail over their alleged involvement in a gathering of up to 60 masked men at Pitt Park on February 2.
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Suspected UVF memorabilia found at the home of an alleged leader of a show of strength in east Belfast is from the First World War, the High Court heard today.