A man was convicted at Derry Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.
Anthony Newton (30) of Dunvale Close, Derry, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £9,428 while failing to declare employment.
He was given a five month prison sentence suspended for three years.
He is also required to repay the outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.