BALLYMENA: A 69-year-old man from Antrim, Edward Smiles, appeared via video link and was further remanded in custody on a charge of attempting to have an inappropriate communication with a child in a decoy operation. The case was adjourned to April 28 pending a cyber report expected within four weeks.

BELFAST: A teacher appeared in court facing charges relating to child exploitation and controlled substances offences. Further details of the outcome were not available at the time of reporting.