Man due in court in connection with security alert during Minister Coveney’s visit to Belfast

A man will appear in court today in relation to the security alert during the Foreign Affairs Minister’s visit to Belfast.

Simon Coveney was rushed off stage during a speech at a peace event last Friday.

A van driver was threatened and forced to transport a device, later declared a hoax, near the venue.

A 40-year-old man’s been charged with preparation of terrorist acts, hijacking and causing a bomb hoax.

He’ll appear at Laganside Magistrates’ Court in Belfast today.

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