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Derry Crown Court
A man has been refused bail for a number of burglaries including a church hall following an appearance at Derry Magistrate's Court.
Maurice O'Shea (34) of Westland Street in Derry was charged with breaking into and robbing a number of businesses throughout the city between March and May this year.
He was also charged with stealing an electronic tag that he had as a result of previous charges.
O'Shea was arrested following reports of two suspicious males leaving a church hall at St Augustine's on May 7 this year.
Police found a window broken and a door that had been forced in, as well as a sum of money stolen.
A police officer said the defendant was found by police with cash on his person, as well as a note that was later confirmed to be from the church cafe.
O'Shea was also charged with a number of other robberies on March 17 and 20 this year after blood and fingerprints were found that could connect him to the scenes.
Police opposed bail as they believe he is at risk of reoffending and possibly removing his police tag again.
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Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that O'Shea had been in custody since May and has got family in the city and therefore no reason to flee.
Bail was refused and he will appear again on September 8.
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