Templepatrick man (66) who had pleaded not guilty to stealing '£300' worth of alcohol has charge withdrawn

Antrim Magistrates Court is held in Ballymena. Photo: Pacemakerplaceholder image
Antrim Magistrates Court is held in Ballymena. Photo: Pacemaker

A 66-year-old man who had pleaded not guilty to stealing '£300' worth of alcohol and causing criminal damage to a pint glass and picture frame, has had the charges withdrawn by prosecutors.

John Oliver Sharp, with an address listed as Lylehill Road near Templepatrick - the address of the Lylehill Tavern - had been charged in relation to between January 9 and January 25 this year.

The case was mentioned at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena, on Tuesday, April 1.

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