Stephen Silver sent forward for trial charged with capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan

A date has not been set for the 44-year-old Mayo man's trial

Stephen Silver arriving at Castlerea District Court today. He has been remanded in custody to the Midland Prison. Photo: Media West (Ireland)

A 44-year-old Mayo man has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court charged with the murder of a detective garda last summer.

Stephen Silver of Aughaward, Foxford, Co. Mayo, appeared before Castlerea District Court this morning where he was sent forward for trial after being presented with the book of evidence.