Man convicted in connection with Karol Kelly murder case charged with number of assaults

A man who was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with the death of Karol Kelly in Derry on March 4, 2018 has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with three assaults.

Michael Dunlop (22) of Strand Road in Derry appeared charged with assaulting three people on August 8 this year.

Dunlop was further charged with criminal damage to a vehicle belonging to one of the alleged victims.

A prosecution solicitor said that a full file was required in the case and asked for an adjournment. 

A defence solicitor said his client had another court appearance due on August 31 and asked that this case be put into that date. 

Dunlop is on bail. 

Dunlop was originally charged with the murder of Karol Kelly but after a trial was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent and sentenced to five years.