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PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Judith Gillespie

Five in court over 'punishment shooting'

Four men and a minor have appeared in court over an attack in west Belfast.

FIVE PEOPLE have appeared in court in Belfast over a shooting that occurred last week.

Two guns were recovered by police after the incident, which happened on the St James’s Road.

Those who appeared in court were Robert O’Neill, 33, of Andersonstown Park East; Anthony Rooney, 47, from Broom Close, Twinbrook; Stephen McAllister, 40, of Moyard Crescent; and 34-year-old Sean O’Reilly.

All men were charged with conspiracy to wound with intent, attempting to wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, having a firearm with criminal intent, and possessing articles for use in terrorism.

The 16-year-old youth who appeared in court was described as “an ideal” courier” and was said to be in possession of a9mm handgun, revolver and ammunition.

Helicopter evidence has been “crucial” to the case according to the defence solicitor, John Finucane.

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