Teenager denies burgling a supermarket in search of vodka, & stealing bottle from another store

Friday, 8 October 2021 08:04

By Jason Roberts - Court Reporter

A Ramsey teenager has denied burgling a supermarket in search of vodka, and stealing a bottle from another store weeks later.

Morgan John Ritchie of Bowring Road appeared before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas Courthouse via a live video link from prison.

The 18 year old denies theft, burglary, and assaulting a police officer but admitted using threatening words or behaviour at Greeba Bridge on September 4.

There was no application for bail and he was remanded in custody until his next
appearance on October 12.

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