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16 Oct 2025

Derry man returned for trial on grievous bodily harm charge

Emmett Doyle (28) of Cashelmore Park in Derry was charged with the offences that were said to have occurred on October 7 2024

Suspended sentence for Donegal man at Derry Magistrate's Court

Derry Court

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court.

Emmett Doyle (28) of Cashelmore Park in Derry was charged with the offences that were said to have occurred on October 7 2024.

It was accepted that there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.


Asbestos presence identified nine years ago in collapsed building

A ‘Refurbishment / Demolition Asbestos Survey’ has been submitted to Derry City and Strabane District Council as part of the Listed Building Consent application for the former Convent of Mercy on Pump Street.

The report, which was completed nine years ago, on September 28, 2016, stated: “Urgent remedial action is required to make safe asbestos identified on this site.”

He chose not to submit any statements and not to call any witnesses.

He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on November 4 and remanded in continuing custody. 

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