ANTRIM: A man accused of threatening to stab a person near Steeple police base had all charges dismissed after the alleged victim did not attend court.

BALLYMENA: A 50-year-old man pleaded not guilty to obstructing a road during a fuel price protest in Toome; the case was adjourned to October.

ENNISKILLEN: Three people were returned for trial over an alleged worldwide catfishing scheme involving more than 100 complainants; a man faces 174 charges including fraud, blackmail, and prostitution offences.