Arrests ordered

Assistant Magistrate Peter Harris made the orders after hearing that the men had also failed to appear on previous occasions.

Samuel Graham Birch (27), of Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, did not turn up to answer an allegation that he breached the terms of a community service order. Centenier Philip Coffey said that Birch was believed to be in England.

‘There is power to order his arrest to ensure his appearance in court. Therefore, I shall order his arrest with no bail,’ said Mr Harris.

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