This article is from page 14 of the 2014-10-07 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 14 JPG
A MAN has appeared in court charged with stealing a woman’s handbag at a shopping centre in Shannon.
Patrick Kinnane (31) with an address at Galvone Road, Kennedy Park, Limerick, is accused of stealing a hand bag and a wallet containing € 30 at Lidl, Tullyvarraga, Shannon on September 24.
Mr. Kinnane appeared before Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
Inspector Tom Kennedy handed a schedule of the arrest, charge and caution of Mr. Kinnane to the court.
Defence solicitor Daragh Hassett asked that his client not be put on his election at this stage in proceedings. Mr Kinnane can elect to have his case heard in the District Court or tried before a Judge and jury in the Circuit Court.
Mr Hassett said he required time to seek disclosure from the State. Judge Patrick Durcan adjourned the case to November when the issue of court jurisdiction will be determined.
The accused is also expected to indicate how he intends pleading to the charge at the next court date.
Mr Kinnane was remanded on bail to appear again at Ennis District Court on November 19.