Conditional discharge for woman charged with assault and criminal damage

A woman has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with assault and criminal damage following a domestic disturbance.

Cherish Doran (30) of no fixed abode was arrested after police were called following a report of an assault.

Upon arrival, police found Doran's partner outside with Doran inside and irate, claiming that she had been abused by the injured party.

Her partner said that they had been arguing and then said she had kicked him in the groin and various injuries could be seen. Doran claimed that the assault had been in self-defense.

Defense Barrister Stephen Chapman said that Doran had been in a 'very difficult situation' and had lost her temper.

She was given a conditional discharge for two years.