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Armagh man charged over ATM theft seeks inquiry into lawfulness of detention
Summary
A 24-year-old man from County Armagh has sought a High Court inquiry into the lawfulness of his detention following charges related to an ATM incident in Inniskeen, County Monaghan. The accused was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison after appearing before Monaghan District Court, where an application for bail was refused. He faces charges of criminal damage to an ATM and possession of stolen property. His legal representatives contended before the High Court that the District Court did not apply the correct legal criteria established by the Supreme Court when deciding to refuse bail. Mr Justice Richard Humphreys opened the Article 40 inquiry on Monday. Following discussions between counsel for the accused and the State, the inquiry was adjourned to Wednesday afternoon to allow the State additional time to respond to the claims raised.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Armagh man charged over ATM theft seeks inquiry into lawfulness of detention. Charges or matters: causing £12,000 worth of criminal damage to an ATM containing £52,000. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2015-11-09 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: causing £12,000 worth of criminal damage to an ATM containing £52,000 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The High Court has directed that an inquiry take place into the legality of the detention of a 24-year-old Co Armagh man charged in relation to the recovery of an ATM at Drumass, Iniskeen Co Monaghan last week.; Mr Grant was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison at a sitting of Monaghan District Court on Saturday.
Places mentioned
- The High Court
- Monaghan
- Monaghan District Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- Saint Brigid's Terrace
- Silverbridge
- Armagh
- Cloverhill Prison
- Cloverhil Prison
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