BALLYMENA: A 31-year-old man who claimed a knuckle duster found on him near Bay Road, Carnlough, was a fidget spinner had two offensive weapons charges - including possession of a Stanley knife in a public place - withdrawn by prosecutors after he accepted a caution.

CRAIGAVON: A 34-year-old man from Larkfield Meadows, Craigavon, has been returned for trial at Craigavon Crown Court on two charges of historical sexual abuse against separate complainants, with arraignment scheduled for October and bail continued.