Man charged in connection with burglary in Moira sent for trial to Craigavon Crown Court

A man been charged in connection with a burglary at a house in Moira.

He appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court for a preliminary enquiry after pleading not guilty to the charge of burglary on a previous occasion.

The facts of the case were not opened in court. However, it is understood the charges relate to a burglary at a dwelling on Halfpenny Gate Road in Moira sometime between November 27 and November 28, 2025.

The public prosecutor said she believed there was a prima facie case to answer and the defence made no contrary submission.

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The defendant, Peter Garland (37), whose address was given as Slievegallion Drive in Belfast, made no comment when asked if he would like to say anything in response to the charges.

District Judge Rosie Watters returned the defendant to Craigavon Crown Court for trial on September 10, 2026.

The defendant was released on his own bail of £500 pending the trial.

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