https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/n...-40155602.html

A Co Laois man has been fined £500 for trying to pay for sexual services in Newry.

John Bergin (35) of Fassidinas New Row, Abbeyleix, is also charged with possession of class A drugs on October 18, 2020.

A charge of paying for sexual services was withdrawn.

Newry Magistrates Court heard that the PSNI observed a suspicious white Land Rover on Monaghan Street in the city at 2am.

Two females were seen approaching the vehicle and one entered a nearby property with the accused. Police entered and found a female hiding behind a door.

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Bergin was questioned and admitted to making contact with her via the Escort Ireland website.

Cocaine was also found.

The defendant was arrested and during a PSNI interview admitted the offences.

Defence barrister Kevin O'Hare said his client, who "has no record whatsoever" had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and had been embarrassed on mainstream and social media by the incident.


Crazy, first of all he meets 2 ladies in the street before going into an apartment or house with them, why the hell did they meet outdoors, and secondly he admits to meeting them through the website.

No admission, no conviction, it's not really rocket science,