Man sent for trail on machete charge

A MAN alleged to have had an offensive weapon – a machete – in Albert Street, Lurgan, has been returned for trial.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Feb 2010, 11:21 BST
Updated 16th Feb 2010, 18:59 BST

Patrick Cawley (21), of Glenbawn Avenue, Dunmurry, was returned for trial to Craigavon Crown Court on March 12, from a preliminary enquiry at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday.

The charge alleged that he had the machete without lawful authority or reasonable excuse in a public place, namely Albert Street on June 1 last.

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He was also charged with unlawfully wounding a man on the same date, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm.

District Judge Alan White returned Cawley for trial, on bail, and granted him a defence certificate for one counsel.