Case against Derry man charged with arson in which three dogs died adjourned
Conor Lishman (36) of Eastway Gardens in Derry appeared by videolink today charged with the three charges of criminal damage to the dogs which died in a fire on June 16. He was also charged with arson of a house at Meadowview Crescent in Derry on the same date
A full file is now overdue in the case of a man charged with three counts of criminal damage to three dogs who died in a fire and a charge of arson with intent to endanger life Derry Magistrate's Court was told.
Conor Lishman (36) of Eastway Gardens in Derry appeared by videolink today charged with the three charges of criminal damage to the dogs which died in a fire on June 16.
He was also charged with arson of a house at Meadowview Crescent in Derry on the same date.
Lishman was further charged assault on three police officers and entering a house in Osborne Street as a trespasser again on the same date.
A prosecution spokesperson said that a full file in the case had been due on September 21 but as yet had not been received.
Defence counsel Brendan Kearney asked for an adjournment for one week to ensure the file was produced.
District Judge Barney McElholm said that in his experience a week was not enough time and adjourned the case for two weeks until October 10.
He said if the full file had not been submitted by then the investigating officer should attend unless 'a full and satisfactory update' is provided.
Lishman is currently in custody.