Bruv, if you think you can skip court and get away with it, think again. Joseph Emmanuel McDonnell, 38, from North Belfast, was supposed to face 17 charges at Belfast Crown Court but never showed up.
The charges? Seven counts of business burglary, four of criminal damage, three assaults on police, one attempted damage to a PSNI van, and more. Judge Patrick Lynch KC had enough and issued a bench warrant for McDonnell's arrest. The judge gave the defence 24 hours to produce McDonnell, but no dice. Now it’s game over for this alleged serial burglar who hit hotels, a care home, and even a top school. Time to face the music, fam.