ANTRIM: A 25-year-old scaffolder faces charges of possessing an imitation firearm at The Junction retail park and cannabis possession, with the case adjourned to October 6.

ANTRIM: An agricultural contractor pleaded guilty to obstructing free passage on a road during a fuel price protest in Toomebridge and was fined £250.

BELFAST: A bookmaker's manager was jailed for a £137,214 fraud.

NEWTOWNARDS: DUP MP Jim Shannon's assault case was adjourned to November 3 for defence representations and prosecution response after papers were served.