Derry man charged with non-fatal strangulation of a female remanded
James Anthony Kelly (37) of Duncreggan Road in Derry appeared charged assault and non-fatal strangulation of a female on July 5. He was also charged with possessing Class C drugs on the same date
A man has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrates' Court after a police officer said he 'couldn't do the simple things' in relation to his bail.
James Anthony Kelly (37) of Duncreggan Road in Derry appeared charged assault and non-fatal strangulation of a female on July 5. He was also charged with possessing Class C drugs on the same date.
A police officer connected the accused to the charges and opposed bail.
The court was told that the defendant was already on bail in relation to the same alleged injured party.
The officer said that police were called to an address at Glenfada Park wherea female reported that Kelly was refusing to leave her property
The woman told police that a verbal altercation took place and Kelly grabbed her by the throat 'making it difficult to breathe'.
She said she crouched down to get away but she was grabbed by her top and pulled up.
The police officer said the woman was 'extremely distressed' when talking to police.
At interview Kelly admitted knowing he was in breach of his bail by being in Glenfada Park and being in contact with the female.
He denied having assaulted the woman and said he had gone to her because she was upset.
Bail was opposed as police had 'no confidence' that Kelly would abide by conditions.
Defence solicitor Keith Kyle asked had the woman made a statement and the officer said that she hadn't as she was too distressed.
He said Kelly denied all the charges apart for the drug offences.
Bail was refused and Kelly was remanded in custody to appear again on July 24.