Derry man charged with domestic abuse causing actual bodily harm remanded
Dean Robinson (31) of London Street in Derry was charged on August 20 after police were called to the scene of a domestic disturbance
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing at Derry Magistrates Court charged with domestic abuse causing actual bodily harm.
Dean Robinson (31) of London Street in Derry was charged on August 20 after police were called to the scene of a domestic disturbance.
The court heard that upon arrival, police found a woman on the ground with blood on her face and blood spots on her clothes.
The woman, who is a wheelchair user, identified Robinson who denied the allegations.
The court heard that Robinson and the woman have been in a relationship for more than two years and Robinson claims to be her full-time career.
The court was also told that the couple have a lengthy domestic history and that Robinson was already on bail for another offences involving her.
Police objected to bail, pointing out that Robinson has 28 previous convictions, including a number for violence against other women.
Defense solicitor Seamus Quigley, while applying for bail, pointed out that Robinson and the woman have separate addresses, his in the city side and her's in the Waterside.
Bail was refused and he will appear again on September 12.