Banbridge woman admits theft and driving offences


Gemma Scott has admitted stealing groceries worth more than £250 from two Banbridge stores, along with driving while disqualified and other motoring offences.
SCOTT, 34, of Brookfield Mill, Banbridge, appeared before District Judge Natasha Fitzsimons at Banbridge Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Newry Courthouse, on October 15.
The court heard that the offences took place on November 17, 2025. Scott admitted stealing groceries valued at £135.83 from Tesco and items worth about £121.70 from The Range, both at The Boulevard, Banbridge.
She also admitted driving an Audi A5 in Bridgewater Park, Banbridge, while disqualified, without insurance and without a valid vehicle test certificate.
A short pre-sentence report was ordered to assist the court in determining sentence.
Scott was remanded on bail of £300 and is due to return to court on November 5.