Milltown Cemetery killer Michael Stone dismissed his defence counsel at his Belfast Crown Court trial this morning.
The 53-year-old former loyalist hit-man, who denies a total of 14 charges including attempting to assassinate Sinn Fein leaders Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness, has been given until Friday to report on finding new lawyers.
As well as the attempted murder charges, Stone is charged with possessing home-made explosives and an imitation gun with intent.
He is also charged with carrying a garrotte, three knives and an axe and assaulting staff members who trapped him in the revolving doors at Stormont.
Stone has since denied the charges claiming his attack was "performance art".
The case was adjourned until Friday.