TWO men have denied murdering a Co Antrim loyalist and attempting to kill two of his friends as part on an ongoing feud.
Samuel David McMaw (29) and Brian McLean (36) have been jointly charged with the murder of George 'Geordie' Gilmour.
The 44-year-old died after gunmen opened fire on his car in the Woodburn estate in Carrickfergus on the afternoon of March 14 last year.
Both McMaw and McLean, whose addresses were given as HMP Maghaberry, replied "not guilty" when they were charged with his murder.
They were also both charged with, and denied, two counts of attempted murder as well as possessing a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life.
All three offences are dated March 13 last year.
After the pair entered 'not guilty' pleas to all four charges at Belfast Crown Court, Mr Justice Colton asked if a date for the trial has been set.
He was then informed by a prosecuting QC that the Crown is in the process of considering whether to proceed with charges against a "third person".
The barrister said further consultation was needed before reaching a decision, which is expected next week.
Mr Justice Colton said in light of this, it would not be prudent to set a date for the trial until a decision has been made.
The judge listed the case to be reviewed in a fortnight's time, saying: "In two weeks' time I expect to be informed of what is going to happen with the potential prosecution of this third defendant."
McMaw and McLean were remanded back into custody.
