Enda McNulty, 55, of Balynakilly Road in Coalisland, pleaded guilty at Omagh Magistrates Court to stalking his brother. The offence took place between January 28 and April 20, 2025.

A mechanic found a GPS tracking device strapped under the rear axle of the victim's car with cable ties on April 19. Police linked the device to a family member of McNulty.

During a related arrest, McNulty admitted placing the device on the car. He later confirmed the admission in a police interview.

Defence counsel stated the actions followed a family dispute after bereavements and disagreements over a will. McNulty and his brother had no contact after the first bereavement. He placed the tracker after a second death to monitor his brother.

McNulty accepted his actions were wrong. A pre-sentence report recorded his view that the behaviour was wrong in every sense. The report noted his good employment record and low reoffending risk.

Deputy District Judge Austin Kennedy imposed 100 hours of community service. He also ordered a two-year restraining order for the victim.