Man charged with causing 1990 bomb explosion in Co Antrim

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man is to appear in court to face charges in connection with a bomb explosion in a Northern Ireland town in 1990.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Legacy Investigation Branch have charged a 53-year-old man with terrorism offences.

He has been charged with causing an explosion and possessing explosives with intent to endanger life.

Detectives from our Legacy Investigation Branch have charged a 53 year old man with causing an explosion and possession of explosives with intent to endanger life. The charges relate to a bomb explosion in Randalstown on 25 November 1990.

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He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

The charges are in connection with an explosion on New Street in Randalstown, Co Antrim, on November 25th, 1990.