Derry man charged with assault and non-fatal strangulation returned for trial
Published 2nd Jan 2025, 11:33 GMT
Stephen O'Riley (29) of Spencer Road in Derry was charged with, on February 24 last year, assaulting his partner causing actual bodily harm and non-fatal strangulation
A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on charges of assault and non-fatal strangulation following a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrates Court.
Stephen O'Riley (29) of Spencer Road in Derry was charged with, on February 24 last year, assaulting his partner causing actual bodily harm and non-fatal strangulation.
He was also charged with threatening her on February 26. All of the charges were said to have been aggravated by domestic abuse.
It was accepted that there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.
O'Riley chose not to call any witnesses and not to submit any statements.
He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on February 7 and remanded in continuing custody.