Three family members accused of benefit fraud

Three family members have appeared in court accused of benefit fraud.

29-year-old Katie Marie Astick is charged with two counts of making a false representation to obtain a benefit.

60-year-old Robert Charles Astick is accused of obtaining a benefit for another, while 59-year-old Angela Elizabeth Astick, is charged with two counts of the same offence.

The case was adjourned until July 9 to allow time for advocates to review the papers and all three parties have been granted bail at their address in Kirk Michael.