Man to face trial over Lisburn bus station death

A Lisburn man is set to go on trial for the manslaughter of a woman who was struck by a bus at the city's bus station.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Mar 2017, 16:08 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:09 BST
The scene at Lisburn Bus Station where a woman was struck by a bus and killed.The scene at Lisburn Bus Station where a woman was struck by a bus and killed.
The scene at Lisburn Bus Station where a woman was struck by a bus and killed.

James Johnston, 33, of Killowen Grange, is alleged to have unlawfully killed Linda Stewart Rooney, 48, on December 29, 2014.

A prosecution lawyer told Lisburn Magistrates’ Court that Johnston had a case to answer.

The defendant made no reply in answer to the charge.

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Ms Stewart Rooney lived at Ashlea Place in Lisburn but was originally from the Dungannon area.

As part of Johnston’s bail conditions he is to have no contact with his employer.

A defending solicitor told the court that this was a particularly complex case.

The case was adjourned to Craigavon Crown Court on April 25 for arraignment.

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