Arrest warrant issued as Derry burglary suspect fails to appear

The man appeared before Derry Magistrate's Courtplaceholder image
The man appeared before Derry Magistrate's Court

Maurice O'Shea (35) of Westland Street in Derry is facing a charge of burglary at St Augustine's Church on May 7 2025

A man who was due to face a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today on four charges of commercial burglaries failed to appear and a warrant was issued for his arrest. 

Maurice O'Shea (35) of Westland Street in Derry is facing a charge of burglary at St Augustine's Church on May 7 2025.

He also faced two counts of burglary at the Pickled Duck on the Quay on March 16 and March 17 2025.

O'Shea was also charged with a burglary at the Walled City Brewery on March 20 this year.

The case was due to be a Preliminary Enquiry when it would have been decided if the case was to go to the Crown Court but when his name was called he failed to appear. 

A warrant was issued for his arrest.

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