‘Mad Dog’ Adair charged with harassment

FORMER Ulster Defence Association Brigadier Johnny “Mad Dog” Adair appeared in court in England yesterday charged with harassment.

Wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans, with a number of tattoos visible, shaven-headed Adair confirmed his personal details and indicated a not-guilty plea at Bolton Magistrates Court.

The 41-year-old, who fled to Bolton, Greater Manchester in February 2003 after a feud among loyalist groups in Belfast, is accused of pursuing a course of conduct leading to the harassment of Stephen McQuaid and Kerry Thompson.