Stories By Paul Higgins
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Newry
/ 2 years agoNewry woman accused of having ‘full spectrum’ of drugs, cash and counterfeit goods refused bail
A Newry woman appeared in court today (Wednesday) accused of having the “full spectrum” of drugs, cash and counterfeit football clothing....
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Lurgan
/ 2 years agoCo Armagh man who kidnapped lone woman out for a walk in Portadown facing jail
A County Armagh man who confessed to kidnapping a lone female out for a walk faces the prospect of an indeterminate...
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Lurgan
/ 2 years agoMan almost five times drink drive limit avoids jail as judge declares it highest he has seen
A Lurgan man who was almost five times over the drink drive limit narrowly escaped going to jail today (Monday). Appearing...
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Crossmaglen
/ 2 years agoCross-border pursuit after theft of ATMs sees two Silverbridge men jailed
Two Silverbridge men who admitted involvement “well planned and sophisticated” double ATM heist were each handed 40 month sentences today (Friday)....
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Newry
/ 2 years agoDefendant ‘tried to decapitate’ victim as part of ongoing feud, court hears
Two men were attacked with hatchets in an “extremely violent” incident linked to a “tit-for-tat….ongoing feud” between gangs in Newry, a...
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Portadown
/ 3 years agoThree to be sentenced after admitting part in keyless car thefts and ‘chop shop’ ring
Three men will be sentenced next month after the last defendant finally admitted involvement in a series of sophisticated keyless car...
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Keady
/ 3 years agoCo Armagh priest in court charged with voyeurism ‘for sexual gratification’
An alleged pervert priest has appeared in court accused of voyeurism. Father Aidan Patrick McCann (35) appeared at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court...
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Richhill
/ 3 years agoRichhill woman who ‘sexted’ 15-year-old schoolgirl spared jail because of adopted son’s needs
A Co Armagh woman convicted of ‘sexting’ and grooming a teenage schoolgirl has escaped jail, solely because of her disabled adopted...
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Keady
/ 3 years agoFormer Keady teacher faces potential jail after confessing to threats to kill and harassment
A Co Armagh maths teacher faces a potential jail sentence after he confessed to a catalogue of harassment, intimidation and making...
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Bessbrook
/ 3 years agoDad-of-four ‘babysitting’ drugs and cash to repay debt to ‘sinister elements’, court hears
A Co Armagh bricklayer appeared in court today (Monday) accused of having cannabis and criminal cash worth almost £200,000. Lisburn Magistrates’...
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News
/ 3 years agoAlleged Lurgan pipe bomber who ‘sustained significant injuries’ bailed pending trial
A County Armagh man who “sustained significant injuries” in a pipe bomb attack was today (Wednesday) ordered to stand trial charged...
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Keady
/ 3 years agoMum’s tears as man jailed for life for murder of baby Hunter McGleenon
A grieving mummy wept in court today (Wednesday) as her ex-boyfriend was handed a life sentence after he admitted murdering her...
