Man threatened to burn down house in row with ex-partner


AN Enniskillen man who broke a window at his ex-partner’s house and threatened to burn it down with her inside will be sentenced next month. Kieran Rowley (26) of Kilmacormick Road, Enniskillen appeared before a contest hearing at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where he denied making threats to damage property, common assault and threats […]


Second student clocked at over 90mph in Lack


FOR the second time in a week, a young student has appeared in court after being caught speeding at over 90mph in the Lack area. Stefan Graham (20) of Back Road, Drumbo in Lisburn appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. The court heard that police were on duty at 2.10pm on August 30th outside […]


Woman sexually assaulted in ambulance


    AN ENNISKILLEN man who sexually assaulted a paramedic and a police officer while on “legal highs” has been given a chance to avoid jail.    Melvyn Bussell (33), of Cleenish Park in Enniskillen, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday for sentencing after previously being found guilty of two counts of common assault, […]


Enniskillen man hid cannabis in his trousers


  A 32-year-old Enniskillen man has been fined £250 after cannabis was found in his trouser pocket.    Enniskillen Magistrates Court heard that police called to an address at 9.30pm on August 26th to speak to a female about her juvenile son.    When police arrived, they found Patrick Reid in the kitchen of the […]


Borrowed father’s car without his permission


    A Tempo man who borrowed his father’s car and drove without wearing a seatbelt has been fined a total of £375.     Christopher McCusker of Drummackan Road in Tempo was charged with failing to wear a seat belt, driving without insurance and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle on May 21st.    […]


Drink driver ‘had two glasses of wine’


A DRINK driver, who was more than twice the legal limit, told police he had only had two glasses of wine at his girlfriend’s house. Damian Kelly (42) of Castle Street in Irvinestown appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with drink driving.    Police on mobile patrol in Irvinestown on August 28 when […]


Drunk man punched police and made abusive remarks


  AN Irvinestown man who was reportedly drunk and sleeping at his ex-partner’s house called police “black bastards” and punched  one in the face last weekend.    Matthew Goan (32) of Moynaghan Road, Irvinestown appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday charged with two counts of assaulting police after he was arrested at the house […]


Accused of threats to kill and sexual assault


  A 50-year-old man appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday, charged with nine counts of making threats to kill, harassment, sexual assault and sending menacing text messages.    William Birney with an address at Hillview Road in Enniskillen is charged in relation to the offences against a female, who cannot be named for legal […]


Woman caught speeding ‘wanted to keep curfew’


  A WOMAN who was caught speeding while driving a car full of household items told police she was in a hurry to get home in time for her curfew.    Enniskillen Magistrates Court was told on Monday that police were on mobile patrol on the A4 Belfast Road at Maguiresbridge at 6.52pm on June […]