Man charged with alleged stabbing appears before Derry Magistrates' Court
The man was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of Class B drugs
A man has appeared at Derry Magistrates’ Court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of Class B drugs.
Joseph McMullan (37) of Moss Park in Derry was charged with the offences that were said to have occurred on July 28, the alleged injured party was found with what appeared to be stab wounds but told police that he had fallen onto a fence.
On July 31, police were contacted by the alleged injured party's mother who said that he wanted to tell them what really happened.
He told police that he had allegedly been called to McMullan's address where an argument had ensued.
It was said that as he went to leave McMullan stabbed the alleged injured party, who is currently in hospital with sepsis.
On July 31, police attended McMullan's address and observed blood on the wall and found a small amount of Class B drugs.
When interviewed, McMullan provided a pre-prepared statement, telling police that he had allowed the alleged injured party to stay with him as he felt sorry for him.
He said that he had returned home to find him having a psychotic episode and that he himself had been assaulted, claiming that the blood police had observed was his.He also said that the drugs were prescription.
Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said that the hospital had confirmed that the injuries to the alleged injured party could have possibly come from falling off a fence, adding that McMullan had three days to clean up the crime scene but didn't.
Bail was granted to an address approved by police and conditions including that McMullan have no contact with the alleged injured party, does not consume any illegal or non-prescription drugs.
He will appear again on August 27.