Third man is charged over murder

Ronald Mackie, 36, was from near Stirling in Scotland

A third man has appeared in court charged with murdering a Scottish man in County Londonderry at the weekend.

Ronald Mackie, 36, was attacked by a gang outside a football club before being pushed onto the road, where he was then struck by a car on Saturday.

Paul Eric Cecil Johnston is the third person to be charged with his murder.

The 20-year-old accused, of Park View, Castledawson, County Londonderry, was remanded in custody until 22 August. He denied the charge, a detective said.

Londonderry Magistrates Court heard on Thursday that when the murder charge was put to him, he replied: "Not guilty."

A defence solicitor said there was insufficient evidence to charge the defendant.

The detective inspector said he disagreed with the solicitor, who also said the police case "at its height" related to the statement of one witness.

Asked if forensic evidence was put to the accused, the police officer said investigations were continuing and results were not yet complete.

He agreed that the accused had given an account of his movements and that it was not the case that he had remained silent throughout police interviews.

The victim, from near Stirling in Scotland, was watching a band parade on Friday night before going to the club.