David Ervine of the Progressive Unionist Party, which has links with the loyalist paramilitary Ulster Volunteer Force and Red Hand Commando said he did not see the UFF statement as a threat.

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The marine, who is currently based with 42 Commando at Bickleigh Barracks in Plymouth, pleaded not guilty to taking a Ford Transit tipper truck without the authority of its owner and aggravated vehicle taking.

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The funeral party was provided by members of 42 Commando, who were not in Afghanistan, and consisted of six coffin bearers and a 12-person salute-firing party.

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