Suspect detained for alleged crossbow assault on ex-UVF member; awaiting further judicial proceedings
Matthew Allison, a 42-year-old man, appeared in Coleraine Magistrates' Court on Monday, accused of a series of charges related to a crossbow attack on former UVF member Darren Moore.
The court was informed that on Friday, a crossbow bolt was shot through Moore's cheek in Ballymena, causing him grievous bodily harm. Moore, 54, was rushed to the hospital and was discharged on Friday night.
The charges against Allison include possessing a crossbow with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, wounding Moore with intent to cause harm, and attempting to wound a second man with intent to cause harm.
Detective Constable McClean stated that he believes he can connect Allison to each of the charges.
Allison did not apply for bail on Monday, and no new address for him was put forward. The solicitor for Allison suggested adjourning the case to Thursday in the hope of finding an address.
Judge Peter King ordered Allison to reappear in court on Thursday. Allison remains in custody.
Meanwhile, Moore is seeking his medication outside the hospital. The case against Allison has been adjourned to Thursday.
[1] Source: Previous court hearing records [3] Source: Initial report of the crossbow attack
- The court hearing for Matthew Allison, accused of a crossbow attack, has been adjourned to Thursday, amidst allegations of war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice that have resulted in grievous bodily harm to former UVF member Darren Moore.
- As the political landscape unfolds with the ongoing case, general-news outlets report on the adjournment of Allison's court hearing, while Moore continues his search for medication outside the hospital.
