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06 Sept 2025

Derry Court: 16-year-old youth released on bail

Derry Court: 16-year-old youth released on bail

A 16-year-old youth has been granted bail at Derry Magistrate's Court when he appeared on a series of charges.

The youth who cannot be named due to his age appeared charged with breaching his bail and a series of further charges. 

He was charged with false imprisonment of a female on September 17 as well as charge of criminal damage. 

He was also charged with two counts of attempted criminal damage to two vehicles and also a charge of attempted interference with vehicles again on the same date.

Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that there was no objection to bail for the youth. 

The youth was released on bail on condition he observe all the rules of the children's home where he is currently a resident.

He will appear again at the next youth court. 

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