ARDS: A 22-year-old man charged with murder following an incident in Portavogie in November last year has been further remanded in custody, with the case adjourned to May 20 after a full file was received from police.

ARDS: A 26-year-old Bangor man accused of assaulting an 89-year-old woman - allegedly breaking her finger - along with her 69-year-old son and a member of the public, was refused bail by District Judge Amanda Brady who said he poses a risk to the public, with the case adjourned to May 6.

BALLYMENA: A rioter was sentenced for racially aggravated disorder.