Derry man remanded on series of robbery and offensive weapon charges

Bradley Smith (23) of Coneyburrow in Derry appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a series of robbery and offensive weapon charges.

Bradley Smith (23) of Coneyburrow in Derry appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today.

He was charged with one count of robbery that was said to have occurred on January 2 2024.

He was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon namely a knife, false imprisonment and assault all on the same date.

It was accepted there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.

Smith said he did not want to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage.

He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on September 29 and remanded in custody.