Man admits having cannabis but denies being behind wheel

Jonathan William Neely (27) of Westgate, appeared at Coleraine Magistrates Court where his solicitor said the defendant was pleading guilty to possessing the Class B drug which was detected

on August 6.

Neely also faces alternative charges of driving whilst unfit though drink or drugs; driving with excess alcohol in his breath and being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol in his breath at Kinnyglass Road near Macosquin.

The defence solicitor said his client is denying he was the person at the wheel of the vehicle.

A police officer said she believed she could connect the accused to the charges and the case was adjourned to September 5 to fix a date for a contest.