Armagh man accused of petrol bomb attack on pub refused temporary release to attend father’s grave

Armagh man accused of petrol bomb attack on pub refused temporary release to attend father’s grave

A 39-year-old Armagh man accused of a petrol bomb attack on a city bar which left two people with significant burns has been refused compassionate bail to visit his father’s grave – in order to mark his birthday. John Patrick Nixon, of Corrigan Court, Irish Street, appeared via videolink from Maghaberry Prison before Armagh Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Newry, on Tuesday. Nixon is currently on remand in connection with an alleged arson attack w…