Kidnap accused cheered in court

Supporters of four men accused of a thwarted kidnap attempt on a top dissident republican in Belfast applauded as they were led from the dock today.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2004 - 14:14

Supporters of four men accused of a thwarted kidnap attempt on a top dissident republican in Belfast applauded as they were led from the dock today.

Relatives and friends packed in to the city’s magistrates’ court as the men faced charges of allegedly beating and abducting Bobby Tohill.

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