Man caught with heroin syringe behind his ear

An addict caught with a syringe full of heroin behind his ear has been ordered to complete 18 months probation.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Dec 2016, 18:23 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2016, 15:40 BST

Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard Ross Coady was stopped by police in the city centre on September 11.

The 31-year-old, from Margaret Street, Londonderry, admitted a charge of possessing Class A drugs.

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Following his arrest Coady confirmed he had a quantity of heroin for his own personal use.

Defence solicitor Brendan Blaney told the court his client is now on a programme of treatment for his dependency.

Sentencing Coady to 18 months probation, Deputy District Judge Liam McStay said he recognised the attempts being made to treat his addiction.