Man denies charge of attempting to kill police

A man from north Belfast who has been charged with throwing a pipe bomb and shooting at security forces during rioting last weekend…

A man from north Belfast who has been charged with throwing a pipe bomb and shooting at security forces during rioting last weekend has been remanded in custody.

John Main ( 35) with an address at Highfield Drive in Belfast was allegedly recorded on video throwing a bomb at police on West Circular Road, the Belfast Magistrates Court heard.

It was also claimed that her was seen coming from a house to shoot at police and soldiers.

Mr Main denies the charges of attempting to murder security force members, riotous assembly and having a pipe bomb and firearm.

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A Police Service of Northern Ireland detective sergeant told the court that during police questioning the defendant made no admissions and also that the evidence against him is "primarily video evidence".

The detective sergeant said he believed he could connect the defendant to the charges. Mr Main was remanded in custody to appear via video link on September 23rd.