Londonderry man found not guilty of possessing explosives.

A jury was unable to return a verdict on a number of other charges however.

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Published 16th Feb 2017
Last updated 16th Feb 2017

28 year Old Eamon Bradley who is originally from Melmore Gardens in the city was alleged to have been involved with a Syrian rebel group opposed to President Assad and Islamic State.

He was arrested and questioned by detectives after images appeared on social media of him posing with guns.

This was the first case of its type taken in Northern Ireland and it took the jury around 6 hours of deliberation at Londonderry Crown Court.

The jury was unable to return a verdict on whether he attended a terrorist camp or if he received training in the making or use of weapons for terrorism.

The Director of Public Prosecutions is expected to inform the court within a fortnight if the accused could face a retrial.