Man who refused to leave police cell to appear in court remanded in custody

A man who refused to leave his police cell to appear in court has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrates' Court. 

Matthew Anderson (24) of no fixed abode, was charged with entering a premises as a trespasser, criminal damage to a police cell van, assaulting a police officer and disorderly behaviour on June 17.

When the case was called today the court was informed that the defendant was refusing to leave his cell. 

Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said that Anderson would not be applying for bail and had 'real issues' as regards addiction.

The case was adjourned until July 17.