Man pawned games console

Derry's Courthouse on Bishop Street. 3003JM66Derry's Courthouse on Bishop Street. 3003JM66
Derry's Courthouse on Bishop Street. 3003JM66
A five-month jail sentence was imposed on a man who stole a games console and pawned it.

Corey McMullan (22), of Rockmills pleaded guilty to the theft on August 2, of a Playstation 3, worth £200, taken from the TV room in the Methodist Mission. He took then pawned it for £30.

Paddy MacDermott defending, said it was a mean offence. His client received £30 but he said somebody must be making a substantial profit along the way.

Deputy District Judge Sean O’Hare jailed McMullan for five months.