Man returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on assault charges

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on assault charges.

Thomas Daniel Gérard Burke (33) of Heron Way in Derry appeared at a preliminary enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today.

He was charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent to a man on May 1 2022.

He was also charged with assaulting the same man on the same date.

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

Burke said that 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 30 and released on bail.