Man returned for trial in Derry on GBH and assault charges

The adjournment was granted at Derry Magistrate's Courtplaceholder image
The adjournment was granted at Derry Magistrate's Court

Ian Archer (38) of Newlyn Terrace in Derry was released on continuing bail

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on an attempted grievious bodily harm charge.

Ian Archer (38) of Newlyn Terrace in Derry appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court. 

He was charged with attempting to cause grievious bodily harm to a female with intent. 

He was also charged with assaulting the same female with all charges being said to have occurred on February 2.

It was accepted there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions. 

Archer said he did not want to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage. 

He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on September 24 and released on continuing bail. 

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