Two men accused of possessing petrol bombs
TWO men are accused of possessing petrol bombs.
Ralph McIlveen, 33, and Craig Easton, 26, allegedly “made or possessed” the weapons in Glasgow last September.
Prosecutors claim the pair used “three bottles containing flammable liquid, namely rags soaked in petrol, and a canister with petrol”. It is then stated that they “discarded the canister containing petrol” from a moving car before exiting the vehicle.
The pair are said to have got rid of a set of car keys and concealed them in a bushed area. It is alleged this was done to avoid guilt of being in possession of petrol bombs, to avoid arrest and pervert the course of justice.
The incidents are all said to have taken place in various streets in the city’s Yoker and Knightswood areas.
A hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court was postponed yesterday due to the virus outbreak.
A new hearing date is set for of positive debate, not only about what should happen to the building itself but as a comment on how great the architecture of Glasgow is.
“Outside of George Square, Glasgow does not really have that many public spaces for such a European city, so the idea is you would have this semi-indoors outdoors place that was an arts-focused space. I think it could really offer something to the city.
“The idea is you could appreciate the facade and history of the Mackintosh building in a more honest way but, at the same time, be in this public space.” However, the design may not please those who are happy the former O2 ABC music venue is being rebuilt, as the extension takes over the entire site, stretching down to Sauchiehall Street.
August this year. The four men were not required at court and no pleas have been made.
McGuire, of Clydebank, McIlveen, of Drumchapel, Easton, of Whiteinch, and McGinlay, of Parkhead, remain on bail meantime.
He said: “This is another building that was a massive part of my youth. I used to go to concerts and club nights there.
“Whether there is much architectural merit in reconstructing that... If you take this whole block and turn it into a public space, it could act as a positive reminder to look after what we have today.”
In response to the design, a spokesman for the O2 ABC said plans remain to create a “worldclass” music venue on the site.
Meanwhile, Mr Wark, who combines an architectural practice with teaching at The Bartlett School of Architecture in London, hopes his project will spark debate.
He said: “If the outcome of doing this proposal is that it wound people up so much they really got behind the restoration of the building, then as far as I’m concerned I’ve done something positive.”