Man charged after 'attempted theft' at Portadown church

A 45-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences after an alleged attempted theft at a Portadown church.

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Published 2nd Jul 2017
Last updated 2nd Jul 2017

The incident happened on Friday afternoon, when a pensioner was struck over the head with a crowbar after interrupting someone reportedly trying to prise open a donation box.

The man was arrested on Saturday and charged on Sunday.

He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday.