15/11/2012
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Accused Of Mixed Messages Over Drinking
Derry City Council has been accused of sending mixed messages to the public regarding drinking in public places.
Solicitor Walter Hegarty made the remarks while representing one of his clients, 52-year-old James Brolly from Foyle Road, who was fined £75 for the offence at L’Derry Magistrates Court.
His solicitor said the promotion of a Christmas continental market in the city centre where alcohol can be bought was sending mixed messages.
Postal Worker Hijacked
A postal worker has had his van hijacked in west Belfast.
The man sustained injuries to his legs when two men forced him out of his van on Springfield Avenue shortly after 11:10 on Wednesday.
Police have said the hijackers had two dogs with them.
One of the men is reported to have driven off in the van while his counterpart escaped on foot towards Springfield Road.
The victim has been treated in hospital but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
L'Derry Murder Trial Set For Next Month
The murder trial of a man is due to begin next month at L’Derry Crown Court.
32-year-old James Anthony Healy, from Hollymount Park in the Waterside, is charged with murdering James Christopher MacGaughey on 30 October.
He is also charged with possessing a baseball bat and herbal cannabis.
The defendant was remanded in continuing custody and will appear on 6 December.
Man Charged Over Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for falsely claiming benefits at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court.
Piotr Czarnoskutow, 31, of Princes Street, Lurgan claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £2,810 while failing to declare employment.
He has been given a six month prison sentence and ordered to pay court costs of £86, as well as paying any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(IT)
Derry City Council has been accused of sending mixed messages to the public regarding drinking in public places.
Solicitor Walter Hegarty made the remarks while representing one of his clients, 52-year-old James Brolly from Foyle Road, who was fined £75 for the offence at L’Derry Magistrates Court.
His solicitor said the promotion of a Christmas continental market in the city centre where alcohol can be bought was sending mixed messages.
Postal Worker Hijacked
A postal worker has had his van hijacked in west Belfast.
The man sustained injuries to his legs when two men forced him out of his van on Springfield Avenue shortly after 11:10 on Wednesday.
Police have said the hijackers had two dogs with them.
One of the men is reported to have driven off in the van while his counterpart escaped on foot towards Springfield Road.
The victim has been treated in hospital but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
L'Derry Murder Trial Set For Next Month
The murder trial of a man is due to begin next month at L’Derry Crown Court.
32-year-old James Anthony Healy, from Hollymount Park in the Waterside, is charged with murdering James Christopher MacGaughey on 30 October.
He is also charged with possessing a baseball bat and herbal cannabis.
The defendant was remanded in continuing custody and will appear on 6 December.
Man Charged Over Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for falsely claiming benefits at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court.
Piotr Czarnoskutow, 31, of Princes Street, Lurgan claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £2,810 while failing to declare employment.
He has been given a six month prison sentence and ordered to pay court costs of £86, as well as paying any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(IT)
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