Lurgan man to face trial on two counts of trespassing with intent to steal

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court charged with two counts of trespassing with intent to steal.

John Connors, 42, of Mark Street, Lurgan appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today. 

He was was charged with entering two residential properties in the Eglinton area on March 19 2022.

The prosecution said that there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.

Connors did not wish to make a statement or to call any witnesses at this stage. 

He is currently in custody and was returned for trial in Derry Crown Court on October 12.