Two charged with terrorist-related offences

Two men have been charged with terrorist-related offences at Belfast Magistrates Court today.

Two men have been charged with terrorist-related offences at Belfast Magistrates Court today.

Martin Overend (35) from Broadway Tower in Belfast is accused of having information about police and security force members likely to be of use to terrorists.

Mr Overend and another man, Thomas Patrick Crossan (24) from Norfolk Road, Belfast are both  accused of demanding £60,000 and making threats to kill.

Mr Overend also faces other charges inluding illegal possession of firearms.

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An earlier charge of attempted murder against both men was withdrawn by the prosecution.

Both men have been remanded in custody until next month.