Carson murder trial to last three weeks

Three weeks has been set aside for a trial into the murder of Belfast man Stephen Carson.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jan 2018, 18:23 BST
Updated 26th Jan 2018, 18:37 BST
Pacemaker Press 26/2/2016 Stephen Carson, who was murdered after a gun attack in a house at Walmer Street in the Ormeau Road area, A murder investigation has been launched. Pic PacemakerPacemaker Press 26/2/2016 Stephen Carson, who was murdered after a gun attack in a house at Walmer Street in the Ormeau Road area, A murder investigation has been launched. Pic Pacemaker
Pacemaker Press 26/2/2016 Stephen Carson, who was murdered after a gun attack in a house at Walmer Street in the Ormeau Road area, A murder investigation has been launched. Pic Pacemaker

The 28-year old was shot dead in front of his partner and nine-year old son at a house in Walmer Street in the Ormeau area on February 25, 2016.

Two men appeared at Belfast Crown Court yesterday charged with killing Mr Carson.

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Michael Lawrence Smith (39) and 34-year old David James Francis Smith, both of whom have separate addresses at Monagh Drive in west Belfast, were charged with murder.

After a court clerk put the charge to each man, they both replied “not guilty.” Michael Smith also ddnies possessing a firearm with intent to commit murder.

A Crown prosecutor told Mr Justice Colton that the proposed date of commencement is May 28, 2018.

Both defendants were remanded back into custody.

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