Kevin Christy, aged 40, from Park Road, Portadown, is charged with attempting to sexually communicate with a child and the improper use of public electronic communications on dates between May 21 and September 29, 2023. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Christy’s barrister Mr Conor Lunny said that while his client has already been granted bail, this could not be perfected due to the address.
Advertisement Advertisement A prosecutor told the court the PSNI’s position has not changed from the original bail argument. “Bail was granted but he was remanded due to the address not being suitable. The only difference is the volume of calls now relating to this proposed address,” she said.
She said Christy’s sister, who lives there, had made more than 13 calls to police saying there are people on her street shouting to get the defendant out. “For example on April 13 there was a report of approximately 15 teenagers walking past the house shouting ‘Your son’s a paedo’,” said the prosecutor. She also said on May 11 someone drove past the house shouting ‘paedo’ at the address.
On April 15, every hour-and-a-half since the arrest someone drives past and shouts ‘paedo’. On April 16, 10 young teens shouted at the house ‘Christy get out of here or we’ll burn you out’. Advertisement Advertisement The PSNI’s investigating officer said there is a play park and pla.
