ARDS: A 47-year-old man who kicked a police officer on the foot in Portavogie was jailed for four months after admitting the assault, having been on remand since April.

BALLYMENA: A 31-year-old man who claimed a knuckle duster found on him near Bay Road, Carnlough was a fidget spinner had charges of possessing an offensive weapon and a Stanley knife in a public place withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service after he accepted cautions.

CRAIGAVON: A 34-year-old Craigavon man was committed to stand trial at Craigavon Crown Court on two charges of sexual abuse against separate complainants, with the alleged offences spanning different periods between 2006 and 2015 - he was released on continuing bail with arraignment scheduled for October.

LARNE: A Larne woman admitted stealing from Lidl while employed at the supermarket, with further details of the case not available.