Grand prix protest priest faces charge for Silverstone incursion

THE Irish priest who captured world media attention by running down the track at Silverstone on Sunday during the high speed grand prix race is facing one count of aggravated trespass following an incident at the Northamptonshire circuit.

No plea was entered and magistrates in Northampton yesterday adjourned the case for seven days.

The priest, originally from Kerry, spoke only to confirm his full name, Cornelius Horan, age and address during the brief hearing.