Three men charged with aggravated burglary in Sligo
Three men appeared before a special sitting of Sligo District Court last night charged in connection with the aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland in Skreen in Sligo on 18 January last.
The three men are all from Co Mayo.
Det Sgt Michael Kelly from Carrick on Shannon Garda station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution of all three defendants. He told Judge Sandra Murphy none of the three accused had made any reply when the charge was put to them.
There were no applications for bail on behalf of the men.
Judge Sandra Murphy remanded all three men in custody to appear again at Sligo District Court next Wednesday, 16 March.
She also granted free legal aid to each of the accused.
Mr Niland remains in a serious condition in hospital.
A small crowd who gathered outside Sligo courthouse shouted at the three accused as they were led inside by gardaí.