Cookstown man accused of stealing bottles of Buckfast must not enter any Spar store in Co Tyrone
A young Cookstown man has appeared in court on three burglary charges relating to the theft of bottles of Buckfast.
Pearce Ashton, aged 21, from Coolnafranky Park in the town, is accused of entering the Spar Westland Road South in Cookstown as a trespasser on December 12, 13 and 14 and stealing bottles of Buckfast to the total value of £32.25.
A police officer told Dungannon Magistrates Court that he believed he could connect Ashton to the charges.
A defence solicitor said there was a suitable address for Ashton to reside at in Coagh.
A prosecuting lawyer pointed out that the accused has 14 convictions “which would be relevant”.
District Judge Barney McElholm released the defendant on bail of £500 to an address which had been approved in advance by the police.
He also made it a condition that Ashton does not enter any Spar store in Co Tyrone and does not consume alcohol.
The case was adjourned until January 14.