The trial of the man accused of murdering Robert McCartney outside a Belfast bar more than three years ago has been hit by a fresh delay, it was revealed today.

SINN FÉIN president Gerry Adams said threats to burn the family of murdered Belfast father of two Robert McCartney out of their homes did not come from his party.

PSNI detectives have released a man without charge after questioning him about the murder of Robert McCartney, who was stabbed to death in a Belfast bar.

THE family of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney were greeted by cheers and applause at Dublin airport yesterday when they returned from their visit to Washington, where they met US President George Bush.

SINN FÉIN last night gave the first sign of irritation with the campaign to find justice for Robert McCartney when Martin McGuinness bluntly warned the family to back off.