The prosecutor told Judge Philip Gilpin a pregnant female member of staff moved behind the till as she 'feared she was going to be assaulted'
An East Belfast man with an "appalling'' record of 242 criminal convictions was jailed on Thursday for two years for having an imitation firearm.
Prosecution barrister Philip Henry told Belfast Crown that at 7.30pm on April 8, 2022, the defendant went into the Russells off licence on the Ravenhill Road in the east of the city. She told police that McIntyre lifted his top and said to her: "Do you know who I am? I have a gun and I am not afraid to use it.''
In a follow-up search of the area, police recovered the replica gun from a bin at nearby Donard Street. "He is remorseful and apologises for his behaviour. He accepts that this was a frightening experience for people in the shop. He has taken quite significant steps in custody to address his alcohol and drug issues,'' she added.
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