The Key Figures

Northern Bank (Ireland) Limited - victim of £26.5 million cash robberySam Kincaid - Head of Northern Ireland’s Crime Operations branchSir Hugh Orde - Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)Chris Ward - unwilling accomplice/hostage, accused of being part of the heist gangKevin McMullan - unwilling accomplice/hostageDominic McEvoy, 23 - accused of taking the McMullens hostage, charges withdrawnMartin McAliskey, 40 - accused of being an accomplice in connection with the white van used to transport the stolen cash, charges withdrawnProvisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) - accused of the robbery