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Irish militants arrested on 23 May. A picket was mounted outside the Blackburn magistrates court on 25 July when Sean Colley. Patrick McCabe, and Michael Knealsey were committed for trial at Preston Crown Court of charges that on days unknown hetween 1 Janmary and 22 May they conspired with others unknown to damage and destroy buildings unknown contrary to common law', Bail has been refused.

These proceedings come after the dropping of earlier charges against Irishmen in Manchester and Liverpool, It is clear that the police intend to make charges against the Blackburn 3 stick. Michael Kneafsey has also now been charged with being the Intelligence Officer of the Lancashire unit of the RA, and it is clear that as in the Coventry case the men are to be presented to the jury as well-organised terrorists. The Blackburn Defence Committee has already issued two bulletins and is attempting to grin support from local militants. Further details from: 22 Richmond Crescent, Intack, Blackburn, Lancs.

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