Gerry Adams’s brother accused of sex abuse

A BROTHER of Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams was remanded in custody yesterday to face sex offence charges.

Liam Adams, 56, was extradited to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.

He appeared at Laganside Magistrates’ Court, in Belfast, yesterday charged with the abuse of his daughter, Aine Tyrell, who has waived her right to anonymity. Adams, who denies the allegations, was accompanied in court by his wife and one of the couple’s daughters.

Magistrate Fiona Bagnell refused a bail request in line with the concerns of a police officer investigating the case, who told the court there was a risk of flight.

Adams was remanded in custody to appear in court again on 10 November.