Derry man pleads guilty to trespassing and stealing two bottles of whiskey from Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Colm McLaughlin (18) of Farland Way in Derry was charged with the offences that occurred on June 25 this year
A man has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with trespassing and stealing two bottles of whiskey from Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin.
Colm McLaughlin (18) of Farland Way in Derry was charged with the offences that occurred on June 25 this year.
Police were initially called following reports of someone breaking into Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin in the early hours of the morning, later finding McLaughlin via CCTV.
McLaughlin identified himself but denied breaking in and stealing the whiskey when interviewed.
Defense Barrister Sinead Rogan said that McLaughlin had been hanging around with an older man that appeared to be a bad influence on him, although she added that he was also 'not a good influence on himself'.
She also said that he had pleased guilty at the earliest opportunity.
Sentencing was deferred until February 7 next year.