Man (49) charged with attempted abduction of a child, Craigavon court hears

The case against a man, accused of attempting to abduct a child, has been adjourned until next month.

Jaques Mendes, 49, from West Street, Portadown, is charged with attempted abduction of a child on January 25 this year.

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District Judge Michael Ranaghan said: “The offence is in itself significant but I am sure it is getting all expedition it can.”

The case was adjourned until May 2 for a decision.

Mendes’ solicitor asked that his client is excused from court on that date and the district judge agreed.

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