Greysteel man facing multiple driving offences refused bail

A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court charged with driving while unfit through drink or drugs, driving a motor vehicle without the permission of the owner, driving while disqualified and possession of class C drugs.

Kieran Feeney (33) of Nicholas Park in Greysteel was charged with the offences on November 2 after police grew concerned about his driving after seeing him drive into grass verges on both sides of the road.

When the vehicle stopped and Feeney got out, police noticed that he appeared to be under the influence of something.

When asked, he couldn't provide any proof of insurance or that he had permission to be driving the vehicle. They also found him to be in possession of class C drugs when searched.

He also disputed the standard of driving leading to his arrest and claimed that he did in fact have insurance, although he refused to provide any details of this.

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Anthony Coyle (36) of Mullenan Road in Derry was charged with, on November 1, driving with excess alcohol on his breath, driving with no insurance, driving while disqualified, failing to stop following an accident, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident and careless driving

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He told police that he believed he had permission to drive as the case that he was disqualified for was currently up for appeal.

Police objected to bail as he has 25 previous convictions and they believe he is a risk to the public.

Defence Barrister Sinead Rogan told the court that Feeney is currently seeking help for his drug issues and has been engaging with probation.

Bail was refused and he will appear again on November 27.