Four people returned for trial to Derry Crown Court over burglary and TV theft

The adjournment was granted at Derry Magistrate's Courtplaceholder image
The adjournment was granted at Derry Magistrate's Court

Ethan Dorney ((23) of William Street, Eoin Dorney (39) of Swilly Gardens, Mary Matthewson (39) of Clon Elagh and Moya Friel (35) of Old School Lane all in Derry appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today

Four people have been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court charged with entering a premises as a trespasser and stealing a TV.

Ethan Dorney ((23) of William Street, Eoin Dorney (39) of Swilly Gardens, Mary Matthewson (39) of Clon Elagh and Moya Friel (35) of Old School Lane all in Derry appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today. 

They were all charged with the theft of a TV on September 8 2024 and a charge of entering a premises as a trespasser with intent to do grievious bodily harm on a female on the same date. 

Eoin Dorney was further charged with driving while disqualified on the same date. 

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

None of the accused said they wished to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage. 

All four were returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on June 11 and Ethan Dorney was remanded in continuing custody the rest on bail.

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