Missing Pomeroy man turns up in court

Anthony Shortt (26) from Trainors Terrace, Pomeroy but released to reside at the convent in Armagh is currently facing seven charges related to a domestic incident on August 16.

These include assaulting a female relative and causing criminal damage to her refrigerator, drinking glasses, a stair gate and a door.

Bail was agreed earlier this month with strict terms including a curfew and residing only at the convent. However Shortt failed to return to his designated address and this was reported to police.

An officer told East Tyrone Magistrates Court a force-wide search was conducted for Shortt and this included a media alert. The officer was aware the defendant’s case was due to be mentioned at a recent sitting, and observed him enter the court building. Shortt was arrested for breach of bail and held in the cells until his case was called. Once in the dock, a defence solicitor said the Sisters of Mercy had declined to have him back.

District Judge Bernie Kelly remanded Shortt in custody to appear by video-link on September 30.