Belfast man returned for trial on handling stolen goods

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Derry Magistrate's Court

Kevin Doherty (34) of Cliftonville Avenue in Belfast appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today

A man with an address in Belfast has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a series of handling stolen goods charges.

Kevin Doherty (34) of Cliftonville Avenue in Belfast appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today. 

He was charged with three counts of handling goods stolen in the Republic of Ireland on June 5 2028.

He was also charged with handling stolen goods namely a handbag on the same date as well as a charge of allowing himself to be carried in a stolen vehicle. 

It was accepted there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions. 

Doherty said he did not wish to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage. 

He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on August 19 and remanded in continuing custody. 

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