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Story summary
- DUP MP Jim Shannon was charged with common assault of a woman for an incident on 1 October 2023.
- He failed to appear at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court when the case was listed.
- Defence counsel Conan Rea submitted a statement and skeleton argument objecting to the prosecution’s request to amend paperwork dates.
- District Judge Trevor Browne adjourned the hearing to 1 September.
