Co Tyrone man accused of stealing alcohol from Tesco stores sent for trial
A Co Tyrone man has been returned for trial on charges relating to the theft of alcohol, valued at more than £3,000, from Tesco stores.
Dungannon Magistrates Court heard on Wednesday the alleged thefts took place at stores in Cookstown, Banbridge, Coleraine, Limavady, and Portadown on dates between September 24, 2023 and October 8 2023.
Ovidijus Samonski, aged 32, of Carland Road, Dungannon, replied “no” when asked by the court clerk if he wished to say anything in answer to the charges.
When asked if he wished to tender a written statement of evidence, Samonski replied “no”.
District Judge Francis Rafferty returned the accused, who appeared by video link from Maghaberry Prison, for arraignment at Dungannon Crown Court on October 6.
An application for bail was rejected by the judge because of concerns over finding a suitable address and Samonski was remanded into custody. He told the accused to take his application to a higher court.