The father of three was shot eight times as he lay in bed in his home in
the Ballycraigy estate in Antrim.
Paul Armstrong, 43, from Hawkswood Terrace in Antrim, appeared at Coleraine
Magistrates’ Court by video link from police custody on Monday.
He was also charged with possessing two 9mm handguns and ammunition with
intent to endanger life on 20 October.
Mr Armstrong confirmed he understood the charges.
A detective sergeant said he believed he could connect Mr Hawkswood to each
of them.
He confirmed that the accused denied involvement in the killing.
Mr Armstrong was remanded into custody and the case adjourned to 22
November.
Last Thursday, 44-year-old Jonathan Patterson, from Whinburn Close, also in
Antrim, was remanded into custody facing similar charges.
the Ballycraigy estate in Antrim.
Paul Armstrong, 43, from Hawkswood Terrace in Antrim, appeared at Coleraine
Magistrates’ Court by video link from police custody on Monday.
He was also charged with possessing two 9mm handguns and ammunition with
intent to endanger life on 20 October.
Mr Armstrong confirmed he understood the charges.
A detective sergeant said he believed he could connect Mr Hawkswood to each
of them.
He confirmed that the accused denied involvement in the killing.
Mr Armstrong was remanded into custody and the case adjourned to 22
November.
Last Thursday, 44-year-old Jonathan Patterson, from Whinburn Close, also in
Antrim, was remanded into custody facing similar charges.
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