DUNGANNON, Northern Ireland, April 22 (UPI) -- A man arrested on suspicion of involvement in the killing of a Northern Ireland police officer was charged Thursday with firearms offenses.
The 33-year-old, who was arrested in Omagh last week, and whose name was not released, is scheduled to appear before a magistrate Saturday in Dungannon, UTV reported. The charges include possession of items that could be used for terrorism.
Ronan Kerr, 25, died April 5 when a car bomb exploded as he left his home in Omagh to drive to work. A Catholic and Gaelic football enthusiast, Kerr joined the Police Service of Northern Ireland last year.
Investigators said they believe the bombing was the work of dissident Republicans who have rejected the peace process.
Two other men held for questioning in connection with the bombing were released unconditionally this week. Also this week, police officers in Belfast responding to a bogus emergency call escaped death when a bomb attached to a gatepost failed to explode.
