14/02/2007

Charges against four dropped

Four teenage men who appeared in court today facing charges of burglary and causing criminal damage have had the charges against them dropped.

Reports are being prepared which will be sent to the Public Prosecution Service.

A spate of criminal damage to retail premises in Belfast City Centre saw doors, windows and a car on display among items damaged at Castlecourt shopping mall.

Other premises in High Street, Castle Lane and Donegall Place were also reported to have been damaged.

The incidents took place at around 1.00am on Tuesday morning.

Police said that four men had been arrested following the incidents.

(SP)

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