Hearse theft accused appears in court
A MAN has appeared in court charged in connection with the theft of a hearse.
Jonathan James Ayton, from Bond's Hill, is charged with stealing a hearse from outside a funeral parlour earlier this year.
He was also accused of other offences including damaging funeral wreaths and flowers, dangerous driving, and damaging an electronic tag. Ayton was also charged with possession of a military uniform and boots as well as 750 euro and a laptop computer which were stolen in the Republic of Ireland.
He was remanded in custody. The case was adjourned.