Downpatrick Crown Court
Man jailed for attacking three police officers during an arrest for domestic incident
A 25-year old with a history of assaulting police has been jailed for two years for attacking three officers during an arrest for a domestic incident.
Three Co Down men sentenced for organised cocaine and cannabis dealing operation
THREE men from Newcastle in Co Down were sentenced today for their roles in an "organised'' cocaine and cannabis dealing operation in the seaside town.
Belfast man jailed for 'disgraceful' drink-driving crash in Newcastle
A DRUNK driver was branded "wicked and disgraceful" yesterday as he was jailed for more than five years after seriously injuring four people in a head-on crash in Co Down.
Co Down pharmacy workers sentenced for unlawful supply of medicines
TWO Co Down pharmacy workers have been fined for their involvement in the unlawful supply of prescription-only medicines.
Taxi driver who deliberately drove at passenger who refused to pay fare narrowly escapes jail
A TAXI driver who deliberately drove at his passenger when he refused to pay his fare has narrowly escaped a jail sentence.
Bartley Murphy: Suspended jail term for builder who cheated taxes 'unduly lenient'
A SUSPENDED prison term imposed on a builder and pub owner for cheating the revenue out of more than £400,000 was unduly lenient, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Grandfather (53) from Co Down jailed for historic abuse of three boys
A 53-YEAR-OLD grandfather who abused three young boys under the age of 13 more than 30 years ago has been jailed.
Woman with mental health problems tried to strangle her daughter, court told
A LITHUANIAN woman suffering mental health problems tried to strangle her young daughter over fears she would be removed by social services and "abused in care'', a court has heard.
Man pleads guilty to sexually abusing foster child
A Co Down foster father has been jailed for four years for sexually abusing a young girl placed in his care. Passing sentence at Downpatrick Crown Court, sitting in Belfast, Judge Stephen Fowler QC told the 71-year-old that the abuse of the victim from primary school age was a "gross breach of trust''.
Two men deny causing death of Co Down pensioner by dangerous driving
TWO men have denied causing the death of a Co Down pensioner by dangerous driving.