Full file awaited in the case of Derry man charged with arson in which three dogs died
Conor Lishman (36) of Eastway Gardens in Derry appeared by videolink today charged with the three charges of criminal damage to the dogs which died in a fire on June 16
A full file is still awaited in the case of a man charged with three counts of criminal damage to three dogs who died in a fire and a charge of arson with intent to endanger life Derry Magistrate's Court was told.
Conor Lishman (36) of Eastway Gardens in Derry appeared by videolink today charged with the three charges of criminal damage to the dogs which died in a fire on June 16.
He was also charged with arson of a house at Meadowview Crescent in Derry on the same date.
Lishman was further charged assault on three police officers and entering a house in Osborne Street as a trespasser again on the same date.
A prosecution spokesperson said that a full file was still awaited in the case.
He asked for an adjournment until October for an update in the case.
Defence counsel Brendan Kearney said his client was anxious to get the case moving on and wanted a shorter remand period.
District Judge Alana McSorley adjourned the case until September 26 for an update on the file.
Lishman is currently in custody.
A small group of animal rights protesters gathered outside the courthouse as they have done since Lishman was originally charged in June.