Woman fined for stealing foodstuffs

Donna McAlonan (24), of Larne Road, admitted stealing foodstuffs worth 11.12, when she appeared at Ballymena Magistrates Court.

The court was told that McAlonan and another woman took the items from a convenience store on May 4.

After a search of the area, the defendants were identified and made a full admission.

Solicitor Liam Donnelly said: “Her and her co-accused were apprehended within five minutes of this happening.”

McAlonan is now free of drugs and has re-built family relationships, while also regularly attending church, the solicitor added.

District Judge Rosalie Prytherch told McAlonan: “Turn your life around or else it will lead to one place only.”