Magherafelt teenager admits burglary of shop on King Street

A Magherafelt teenager pleaded guilty to a burglary charge when he appeared at the Magistrates Court.

Shea Richard Johnston (19), of Tulach Way, Magherafelt, is accused of entering as a trespasser a shop at King Street in the town on October 10 last, and stealing scratch cards, boxes of crisps, lighters and charity boxes.

The case until January 6 for a pre-sentence report.