Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Armagh Pub Petrol Bomb Attack

John Patrick Nixon, 38, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following an arson attack at the Toby Jug pub in Armagh, Northern Ireland. During the incident, Nixon allegedly shouted 'trick or treat' before throwing a lit petrol bomb directly at two men, aged in their 30s and 60s, who suffered significant burn injuries and were hospitalized. The attack occurred on a busy Monday evening with many patrons inside, including children, who were watching a football match and listening to traditional music. CCTV footage showed Nixon lighting a rag protruding from a bottle before entering the pub and throwing the petrol bomb, then calmly leaving the scene. In addition to attempted murder, Nixon faces charges including arson with intent to endanger life, possession of a knife in public, and multiple counts of criminal damage related to earlier incidents that day. He was remanded in custody after a hearing in Newry Magistrates' Court and is due to appear before a judge next month.