City centre manager Roddy says testimonial was provided before gunrunner pleaded guilty
Derry businessman Jim Roddy provided a court reference to loyalist gunrunner Winston Irvine
A Derry businessman who provided a court reference to loyalist gunrunner Winston Irvine has been criticised by dissident republicans.
In a joint character reference with the Rev Harold Good submitted to a judge before Irvine’s recent sentencing on firearms charges, Derry city centre manager Jim Roddy described him as “honest” and “trustworthy”.