Derry judge gives woman warning over breaching bail conditions

A woman has been given a warning at Derry Magistrate's Court today about breaching her bail by contacting the alleged injured party in her case.

Denise Carlin (43) of Corrody Road in Derry is on bail for various charges that were said to have occurred on on November 21 last year.

The court today that the alleged victim in the case contacted police to say he had received a number of messages from the defendant on January 13.

A police officer told the court that the messages were not abusive or threatening but more 'reminiscing about the past.'

He said it was the defendant's first breach and asked for her to be given a 'clear warning'.

Defence solicitor Kevin Casey said that Carlin accepted the breach of bail. 

Deputy District Judge Liam McStay said said Carlin had to appreciate the seriousness of any contact in breach of conditions. 

He warned Carlin to 'be very careful' that any further breach placed her at risk of custody.

Carlin was released on bail to appear again on January 17.