Date to be fixed later this month in the case of a leading Derry dissident republican

Thomas Ashe Mellon (49) of Rathmore Road in Derry faces three charges of failing to notify police in regards to financial arrangements on dates between July 19, 2019 and October 22, 2024
A date will be fixed later this month in the case of leading Derry dissident republican Thomas Ashe Mellon who is denying three charges of failing to notify police under anti-terrorism legislation.
Mellon (49) of Rathmore Road in Derry didn't appear at today's sitting of the local Magistrates' Court where he faces three charges of failing to notify police in regards to financial arrangements on dates between July 19, 2019 and October 22, 2024.
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that there would be a not guilty plea in the case and added that at least one police witness would be required to attend.
The case was adjourned until May 21 to fix a date for contest.
Mellon is currently on bail for the charges.
