Teenager remanded over shop knife burglary in Derry

An 18- year-old man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court charged with a number of offences, including possession of an offensive weapon, namely a knife, with intent to commit a robbery, possession of Class A and B drugs and burglary of a shop with a weapon.

Joseph Montgomery of no fixed abode appeared charged with the offences that were alleged to have occurred on September 9 and he was also said to have attempted to steal nicotine pouches.

There was no bail application and he was remanded in custody, to appear again on October 8.