Security guard on meat theft charge

A security guard has appeared in court accused of stealing meat valued at more than £10,000 from a Dungannon meat firm.

A security guard has appeared in court accused of stealing meat valued at more than £10,000 from a Dungannon meat firm.

Mr Stephen Ferguson (38), Stewart Avenue, Cookstown, was remanded on bail until January 10th when he appeared at Cookstown Magistrate's Court yesterday. Mr Ferguson denied the charge. The alleged offences took place at Granville industrial estate at Dungannon in July and September this year.

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