Man released on compassionate bail had only been located by police remanded

The man appeared before Derry Magistrate's Courtplaceholder image
The man appeared before Derry Magistrate's Court

Joseph McDermott (39) of Glenabbey Road in Derry appeared on foot of two arrest warrants

A man who was released on compassionate bail two months ago to attend a funeral had only been located by police today, Derry Magistrate's Court heard.

Joseph McDermott (39) of Glenabbey Road in Derry appeared on foot of two arrest warrants.

He faces charges relating to the possession of offensive weapons in Beraghvale in February. 

A police officer told the court that one of the warrants related to the Crown Court and one to the Magistrate's Court. 

Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said that the warrant from the Crown Court would have to go to a date to be fixed. 

McDermott was remanded in custody to appear again on June 13.

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