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Man accused of sending bullet and mass card to Newry businessman before setting vans on fire

Court hears police were keeping “an open mind” and were exploring lines of inquiry involving possible extortion or “danger money” demands to local businesses

The charred remains of the van. Photo by Newry.LN

A Newry man accused of blackmailing a local businessman for £120,000 and threatening to burn out his home, business and staff cars has been refused bail at the city's Magistrates’ Court....

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