Man who allegedly stole 'medieval knight armour' in Larne has bail refused
A man who allegedly stole a medieval suit of knight armour has had a bail application refused.
Ryan McGowan (39), with an address listed as Beechmount Avenue in Belfast, is one of a number of people charged with the theft of the armour, said to be worth £500, which was taken in a burglary in Larne in February this year.
He is also charged with handling stolen goods - a suit of armour; possession of 'suspected crystal meth', and possession of diazepam.
A police officer told an earlier sitting of Ballymena Magistrates Court that "collectible knight-style armour" was found in a holdall at an address in Glenarm.
The defendant had 30 previous convictions. He is originally from Donegal but had been living in Larne in recent years.
He appeared at court on Thursday via link from prison. Bail was refused. He was further remanded and the case was adjourned to May 14.
A co-accused - Javin McClure (31), with an address listed as Brackenberg Avenue in Ballycarry - who is charged with the theft of medieval armour and possession of 'crystal meth,' appeared at court via video link.
He is also accused of a burglary at Larne Football Club on Thursday October 30 last year. He did not apply for bail and was further remanded in custody until May 14.