Fireworks offender gets '˜rocket' from judge

But shortly after the fine was imposed he lodged an appeal against the sentence saying he would ‘struggle to pay it.’

Anthony Patrick Montgomery (30), Edward Street, Lurgan, admitted selling fireworks without a licence on October 25 this year and possession of fireworks without a licence.

The court heard that police went to his home and Montgomery co-operated with them taking them to a bedroom where they found a large quantity of fireworks with price labels on them.

He admitted they belonged to him and he did not have a licence.

When interviewed Montgomery said he was just being stupid and because it was Halloween he saw an opportunity to make a few pounds.

He had bought the fireworks throughout Northern Ireland and sold some to a few people and the money involved was around £500.

“I’ve been stupid and I got caught,” he told police.