Dunmurry man convicted of benefit fraud

A man has been convicted at Lisburn Magistrate’s Court yesterday for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.

The Dunmurry man (64) claimed Income Support totalling £3,853 while failing to declare capital. He was given a £200 fine and ordered to pay court costs of £31.

He is also required to repay any outstanding money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.