A Co Tyrone firm has been fined over the death of a man at a livestock market in Clogher, Co Tyrone.

Mr Harry McAnespie died after being struck by a gate at the event in June 2018.

Clogher Valley Livestock Producers has since pleaded guilty to one breach of health and safety legislation at Dungannon Court. The firm was fined £12,500 over the incident.

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Mr McAnespie had been struck by an inadequately maintained steel stock-proof gate when a young bull had attempted to jump over the gate. He received serious head injuries during the incident.

The gate, commonly used at the mart and throughout the industry, had a defective latch which meant it could not close properly.

HSENI Inspector Sean Keogh said: "Employers must ensure that all plant and machinery is properly maintained in an efficient state and in efficient working order to protect both their employees and members of the public."