Lisburn man charged with attempted robbery of Costcutters store
A Lisburn man has appeared in court charged with the attempted robbery of Costcutters at Warren Gardens in Lisburn.
Michael Finbar Connor Morgan, 33, whose address was given as Linen Wood, had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted robbery, as well as a second charge of possession of an offensive weapon, namely a knife.
The facts of the case were not opened in court, however it is understood the charges relate to an incident on March 7, 2025.
During the preliminary enquiry, the public prosecutor stated that she believed there was a prima facie case to answer and a defence lawyer made no contrary submission.
During the enquiry, the defendant declined to make any comment about the charges before the court.
District Judge Rosie Watters agreed with the PPS that there was a case to answer.
The case has been returned to Craigavon Crown Court for a contest on January 15, 2026.