County Derry charged with threatening to destroy a woman's cat to face trial
Published 25th Apr 2024, 11:33 GMT
Michael McDermott (35) of Coolessan Walk in Limavady charged with, on March 17, 2021, attempted grievous bodily harm on a female, assault causing actual bodily harm, stealing a woman's phone and purse, threatening to kill her and threatening to damage or destroy her cat
A man has been returned to Derry Crown Court on a series of charges including threatening to destroy a woman's cat.
Michael McDermott (35) of Coolessan Walk in Limavady appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today.
He was charged with, on March 17, 2021, attempted grievous bodily harm on a female, assault causing actual bodily harm, stealing a woman's phone and purse, threatening to kill her and threatening to damage or destroy her cat.
It was accepted that there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.
McDermott chose not to submit any statement or to call any witnesses at this stage.
He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on May 23 and released on bail.