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Covid-19 prevents men from facing charges over fishing laws

Travel restrictions mean two men haven't faced court

A court's heard coronavirus travel restrictions mean two Irish fishermen haven't been able to face charges of breaking the Island's fishing laws.

Stephen Shiels and Basil Wills of Ardglass in Downpatrick are charged with breaching fishing regulations on 20 January.

Both were due to appear before Deputy High Bailiff Christopher Arrowsmith at Douglas courthouse.

However, prosecution advocate Hazel Carroon said neither could attend court and there were difficulties finding video links to courts there.

Mr Arrowsmith adjourned the case, and the men are next due to appear on 10 September.

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