Co Armagh man charged with break-in at bar on shore of Lough Neagh is set to have case sent to Crown Court

A man charged with burglary of a bar on the shore of Lough Neagh is set to have his case sent to the Crown Court.

Cristian Nicola (44), with an address listed as Dorsy Road, Cullyhanna, allegedly entered McKenna's Bar near Aldergrove with intent to steal on January 8/9 this year.

He is also charged with going equipped for burglary with pliers, screwdrivers, a wrench, a sledgehammer and a crowbar.

Man allegedly entered McKenna's Bar near Aldergrove with intent to steal, court told. Image: Googleplaceholder image
Man allegedly entered McKenna's Bar near Aldergrove with intent to steal, court told. Image: Google

He appeared, via video link from prison, at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena on Tuesday.

He was further remanded in custody and the case was adjourned to May 19 to fix a date for a preliminary enquiry - the legal step to send the case to the Crown Court.

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