Co Tyrone man, who pleaded guilty to failing to stop for police in Portadown, denies possessing cocaine, Craigavon court hears
A Co Tyrone man, who pleaded guilty to failing to stop for police in Portadown, has denied possessing Class A drugs.
Liam Patrick Kevin Murray, aged 39, from Drumkee Villas, Dungannon, appeared via video link at Craigavon Magistrates Court from Maghaberry Prison.
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He faces a number of charges including failing to stop for police when required to do so on the Carrickblacker Avenue, Portadown, on October 4 last year.
He is further charged with dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen of breath for a preliminary test, no insurance, no driving licence, failing to provide a specimen for when required to do so and possession of the Class A drug cocaine on the same date.
Murray’s barrister Mr Noel Dillon said his client pleaded guilty to all charges apart from the possession of the Class A drug.
Mr Dillon said his client is in custody as he had his licence recalled. District Judge Michael Ranaghan awarded Legal Aid.
The case was adjourned until January 23.