Derry man charged with threatening to kill his partner and his son

A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with offences against his partner and his son that were aggravated by domestic abuse. 

Paul Ward (60) of Rosskeen Park in Derry appeared charged with threatening to kill his partner and his son on May 15.

He was also charged with the improper use of the communication network on the same date as well as a charge of disorderly behaviour. 

Ward was further charged with harassment and also a charge of resisting police again on the same date.

A police officer connected the accused to the charges and said that police were not opposed to bail. 

Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that there was an address outside of the city. 

Ward was released on bail to an address outside the city and told not to have any contact with the alleged injured parties in the case. 

The case was adjourned until June 13.