article_snippet.sent: Dennis Hutchings, who has been charged with attempted murder, appeared at Omagh Magistrates Court in Co Tyrone today and was released on bail.
article_snippet.sent: Hutchings was released on bail after speaking only to confirm Hutchings identity, date of birth and replied 'I do' when asked if A 73-year-old former soldier understood the charge against A 73-year-old former soldier.
article_snippet.sent: Releasing Hutchings on bail of £500, District Judge Nigel Broderick also said the principle of open justice was well established in Northern Ireland. '
article_snippet.sent: Hutchings was ordered to surrender Hutchings passport and not to contact with any other witnesses.
article_snippet.sent: Hutchings was arrested in England on Tuesday and was taken to Northern Ireland for questioning by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland investigating legacy Troubles-related deaths.
article_snippet.sent: The Government apologised for Hutchings death in 2013.
article_snippet.sent: Hutchings was excused from appearing at the next court hearing in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, on June 3.
highlights_snippet.sent: Dennis Hutchings appeared in court today and was released on bail .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Dennis Hutchings was arrested in England and taken to Northern Ireland for questioning .