Man to face trial for allegedly breaking into a house in Derry with an axe

A man has been returned for trial Derry Crown Court on a charge of aggravated burglary with intent to commit assault.

Joseph McDermott, 38, of Glenabbey Road, appeared at a preliminary enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today. 

He was charged with, on January 6 this year, breaking into a house in Caw Close with an axe.

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

McDermott chose not to may any statement or to submit any written evidence.

He was returned for trial on November 20 and released on bail.