Two men charged with the murder of Shane Whitla have appeared at Lisburn Magistrates' Court
Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Shane Whitla in County Armagh.
Joshua Cotter, 29, from Madrid Street in Belfast, and Jake O'Brien, 28, from Church Walk in Lurgan, appeared at Lisburn Magistrates' Court via video link on Saturday morning.Mr O'Brien was also accused of possessing a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, which he also denies.Both defendants were remanded in custody and ordered to appear before Craigavon Magistrates' Court on 27 January.
Mr O'Brien's solicitor argued that no weapon had been found on his client and that all police had at that point was an indicative result. On Friday, 25-year-old Kevin Conway, from Deeny Drive in Lurgan, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates' Court, accused of the murder.Police have said that Mr Whitla, a father-of-four, was shot a number of times, including once in the back, before making his way to Lord Lurgan Park, where he collapsed and died.
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