This article is from page 17 of the 2009-05-12 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 17 JPG
A DEFENDANT accused of rob- bing a man of his bus pass has been refused bail, after gardai lodged an objection.
James Liddy (34), of New Houses, Clarecastle, is accused of robbing a man of a mobile phone and wallet, which contained €90 and a bus pass, at Station Road, Ennis, on November 20 last.
Ennis District Court was told on Friday that it would be alleged the accused and two others robbed the jnerenee
Judge Joseph Mangan deaclined jurisdiction of the case in the district court. It will be heard in the circuit court.
Inspector Michael Gallagher said the State was objecting to bail, based on the seriousness of the charge and the possibility that the accused may interfere with witnesses.
Judge Mangan remanded him in custody to appear in court later this week.