Northern Ireland

Man (26) accused of stealing hundreds of pounds worth of cosmetics is 'banned' from all shops

The High Court in Belfast
The High Court in Belfast The High Court in Belfast

A MAN accused of stealing hundreds of pounds worth of cosmetics is to be excluded from all shops, a judge ordered today.

The blanket retail ban was imposed on Kevin McFall as he was granted bail over an alleged raid on a Belfast city centre chemist.

District Judge Fiona Bagnall asked the 26-year-old: "Can your mum get your groceries?"

McFall, of Glenville Park in Newtownabbey, appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court charged with one count of theft.

He allegedly stole cosmetics valued at £446 from the pharmacy on High Street on Wednesday.

Opposing bail, a police constable based concerns on the accused's past behaviour.

But defence barrister John O'Connor suggested his client could be prohibited from entering any stores.

Agreeing to the condition, Mrs Bagnall told McFall the exclusion from all retail outlets will remain in force until the start of next month.

She ordered him to return to court on July 1.

As McFall left the dock he replied: "Thank you, Judge Bagnall."