A case against a Newry man charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a dog has been adjourned at court. The delay occurred because of difficulties with witness availability.

The hearing took place in Newry. No further details on the man or the incident were given in court proceedings.

In a separate matter at Newry Magistrates’ Court, a 20-year-old man accused of grievous bodily harm with intent was refused bail. Police raised concerns about his 17 prior breaches of bail conditions and extensive history of serious offending.