Man denies murdering Ian Ogle
A 33-year-old man has denied murdering Belfast community worker Ian Ogle, a court heard.
Last updated 8th Feb 2019
There was a heavy police presence at Belfast Magistrates' Court as Jonathan Brown, of McArthur Court, Belfast, appeared in the dock.
He wore a grey jumper and looked around the courtroom, including at the packed public gallery where the Ogle family and supporters were sitting.
Brown indicated that he understood the single charge of murder put to him.
His lawyer Mark Austin told the court "Mr Brown denies planning, preparing and committing this offence''.
No application for bail was made during the brief hearing.
Brown was remanded in custody.
He will next appear in court via video link on March 8.
Mr Ogle, 45, died after being stabbed 11 times as he prayed with a pastor on Cluan Place in east Belfast on January 27.
Thousands lined the streets for his funeral on Monday.
Detectives have made 14 arrests and carried out multiple searches over the death.
The other 13 people who were arrested have been released