Derry man returned for trial on wounding charge

Sheagh Farrelly (21) of Glenanne Street 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 wounding charge.

Sheagh Farrelly (21) of Glenanne Street in Derry appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today.

He was charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm on a date between June 18 and June 25 2025.

He was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon with intent to commit an offence in the same time period.

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

Farrelly 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 June 4 and released on bail.