Man on bail for nine cases, released and given 'last chance'

Martin Trevor Stokes (19) of Cornshell Fields in Derry was arrested following a breach of his curfew that police claimed happened on July 17

A man has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court following an alleged breach of his curfew.

Martin Trevor Stokes (19) of Cornshell Fields in Derry was arrested following a breach that police claimed happened on July 17 when he was said to have breached his curfew of eleven o'clock.

Defence Barrister Sinead Rogan said that the breach was not accepted, telling the court that police didn't attend until the evening after it was said to have occurred.

Stokes is currently on bail for nine cases.

District Judge Ted Magill released him, giving him a 'last chance'.

He will appear again on July 24.