Shrewsbury pipe bomb suspect fails in bail application
A terror suspect from Shropshire accused of plotting to kill two police officers in a pipe bomb attack in Northern Ireland has been refused bail.
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Magistrates remanded Stuart Downes, of Ryton Close, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, in custody after appearing via video link at Belfast Magistrates Court yesterday.
The 28-year-old has been charged with conspiracy to murder police officers, conspiring with a co-accused to cause an explosion, and preparation of terrorist acts.
Downes, who denies all charges, is next due in court on August 2 but will appeal against the refusal of bail on Wednesday.
