NI ‘rogue trader’ whose work left customers out of pocket handed community service

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John Cassidy

A “rogue trader” whose shoddy work left customers thousands of pounds out of pocket has walked free from court with a combination order.

Benjamin McCaughley (35), of Springhill Road, Lurgan, Co Armagh, pleaded guilty to a total of 20 charges under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.