Former Sinn Fein councillor charged with murdering policeman

A former Sinn Fein councillor appeared in court today charged with murdering a Northern Ireland policeman.

A former Sinn Féin councillor appeared in court today charged with murdering a policeman in the North.

Brendan McConville (aged 37) denies the charge, and also denies possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life following the shooting dead of PC Stephen Carroll earlier this month.