Newry court 'caution' for pensioner on stalking threat charges towards Co Down councillor

Newry court 'caution' for pensioner on stalking threat charges towards Co Down councillor

A warrenpoint man has taken a last minute caution before a contest into alleged harassment was due to begin.

Councillor warns ‘keyboard warriors’ after stalking case

A councillor has warned “keyboard warriors” from abusing elected members following a two year legal case of stalking threats made to him. Defendant, Patrick McCartan, 67, of Rathgannon, Warrenpoint, was charged with harassing a Newry, Mourne and Down District councillor, Jarlath Tinnelly seeking re-election in 2023 from May 1 to 18. The contest case was due to be heard at Newry courthouse today (Sept 16), but was withdrawn at the last minute aft…