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Newry Farmer Sentenced Over Charges In Relation To The Movement And Disposal Of Animals

A farmer from Newry has been sentenced to two months in prison, suspended for two years, on a range of charges relating to the movement and disposal of animals.

William Cranston was sentenced in respect of: one charge of failing to dispose of an animal carcase; two charges of failing to notify the Department of the movement of 101 animals off his holding; eight charges of illegally importing animals into Northern Ireland from another member state without the animals being accompanied by a completed health certificate; one charge of failure to keep a herd register; and one charge of moving animals into his herd whilst the herd was under a tuberculosis restriction, at Newry Magistrates' Court.

Mr Cranston had previously pleaded guilty to all charges. He received two months imprisonment suspended for two years and was fined £500 plus £30 offender levy.

The case arose from a number of discrepancies discovered during a joint North / South operation involving officers from DARD Veterinary Service Enforcement Branch, DAFM, the PSNI and Gardaí.

Man Dies Following Accident At Manufacturing Plant In Omagh

A man has died following an accident at a manufacturing plant in Omagh.

Stevie McTeague, aged 51, from Co Tyrone, died from his injuries at the South West Acute Hospital over the weekend.

The accident occurred at the Terex manufacturing plant on the Cookstown Road on Thursday, 14 July.

Two men were involved in the accident.

The second man's condition has been described as critical.

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation.

Graves Destroyed In City Cemetary

Graves have been destroyed in an attack at the city cemetary in Belfast.

SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney condemned the vandalism.

He said: "Our city cemetery is a place where people come to pray and pay their solemn and personal respects to loved ones who have been lost. Sadly, this is not the first time this has happened, but it must be the last.

"The scenes of destruction are appalling, and I will continue my work with council officials to ensure that this site is protected from this vandalism. There will be an immediate step up in security, while we find a long term solution to this issue.

"I would encourage anyone with any information about these vicious attacks to contact the police."

(CD/JP)