Suspended sentence for Derry benefit cheat

A 49-year-old man who falsely claimed over £13,000 in benefits he was not entitled to has been given a suspended prison sentence at Derry Crown Court.

Martin Cooper, of Ashfield Road, Greysteel, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Rates totalling £13,703 while failing to declare capital.

He was given a four month prison sentence suspended for two years.

He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.