Derry man charged with series of offences released on bail in absentia
Eamonn Barrett (46) of Beraghvale in Derry was on bail on a series of charges that were said to have occurred on December 8 last year
A man has been released on bail in his absence after Derry Magistrates' Court heard today that he was in hospital at the minute suffering from pneumonia.
Eamonn Barrett (46) of Beraghvale in Derry was on bail on a series of charges that were said to have occurred on December 8 last year.
Barrett was arrested on Sunday for breaching his curfew and removing his tag and also new charges of disorderly behaviour and drug offences that were said to have occurred on August 10.
Before Barrett could be brought to court he was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital and detained there.
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that there would be no problem dealing with the case in the defendant's absence and by releasing him on bail the court could free up police resources.
Bail was agreed on condition Barrett does not enter Clon Elagh and has no contact with the alleged injured parties in the case.
The case was adjourned until August 19 for an update.