Man to face trial on a number of charges including possession and supply of various drugs

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court for drug and other charges.

Jason McNeilly, 24, of Clonmakane Court in Derry appeared at a preliminary enquiry a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today. 

McNeilly was charged with possession and supply of various class A, B and C drugs on dates in April and May last year. 

He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon namely a knife in St. Columb's Park on May 10 last year. 

The defendant was also charged with obstructing police on the same date. 

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

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

McNeilly was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on September 23 and released on bail.