Man remanded over Belfast security alert which halted Coveney speech

A man has been remanded in custody on charges in connection with a security alert at a venue in Belfast where Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney was speaking (Niall Carson/PA)

A Belfast man has been remanded in custody over a security alert that halted a peace event addressed by Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney.

Darren Service, 40, of Ballysillan Road, has been charged with preparation of terrorist acts, hijacking and placing a hoax bomb last week.