Man charged in relation to planning mosque attack
Connor Pollock appeared at Downpatrick Magistrates Court
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A County Down man has been charged with terrorism offences as part of an investigation into right-wing extremism.
Connor Pollock, 38, of Croob Park in Ballynahinch, appeared in Downpatrick Magistrate's Court on Thursday charged with withholding information about the preparation of a terrorist act.
The charge relates to a planned attack on a mosque by a group identifying itself as the Irish Defence Army.
Pollock is also charged with the possession of records or documents useful to terrorists.
The charge also included threats of violence against facilities for migrants and those providing them, as well as the possession of a mobile phone for purposes connected with the preparation of an act of terrorism.
A defence solicitor said that no bail application was being made due to the unavailability of a suitable address, although an application will be made on 15 December, when the matter will return to court.
The defence solicitor added that the defendant "has absolutely nothing on his record".
The accused was remanded in custody.