Co Armagh man remanded in custody on manslaughter charges
Maurice Robinson will now appear at further hearing on November 25
A Co Armagh lorry driver accused of the manslaughter of 39 people found dead in a refrigerated trailer in Essex was remanded in custody today (Monday).
Maurice Robinson (25) of Laurel Drive in Craigavon appeared via videolink at Chelmsford Magistrates Court.
He will now appear at the Old Bailey on November 25 for a further hearing.
In addition, Robinson was charged with conspiracy to traffic people between December 1 2018 and October 24 2019 and conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration between the same dates.
District Judge Timothy King remanded Robinson into custody, saying: "You have heard the nature of the allegations you face and the majority of these can only be dealt with in the crown court.
"I therefore allocate all matters to the Central Criminal Court on November 25 and you will be required to enter your pleas on that occasion.''
Robinson's solicitor Julian Hayes made no application for bail