Man with 196 convictions threatened to ‘slice and slice’ Derry Halloween visitors
District Judge Suzanne Rice condemns "reprehensible offending behaviour" at the city's railway station on Halloween night.
A man with 196 previous convictions has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrate's Court after he was told he was 'a most unsuitable candidate for bail'.
Gareth Bradley (39) whose address was given as Distillery Gardens in Limavady appeared charged with disorderly behaviour at the railway station in Derry, possessing class B and C drugs, resisting police, threats to kill and assault on a man.
All of the offences were said to have occurred on October 31.
A police officer connected the accused to the charges and opposed bail.
The court heard that at 7.40pm police received several phone calls about a male trying to get over railings at the railway station.
They were told that this male had threatened some people coming to the city for the Halloween celebrations telling them he would 'slice and dice' them.
Bradley was said to have assaulted one man at the station before running off onto the railway line.
Police observed Bradley on the line and eventually approached him and he tried to run.
Police arrested him and a quantity of drugs was found on him.
Bail was objected to as there was 'a clear risk of re-offending' as the defendant had only lasted 8 days after being granted bail and had 27 breaches of bail.
As regards the address the court was told that the homeowner at that address said Bradley had no connection to that address.
A defence solicitor said that his client had drug issues and was seeking help.
District Judge Suzanne Rice said Bradley had 'an appalling record' and had been before numerous courts.
She said this had been 'reprehensible offending behaviour' and refused bail.
Bradley was remanded in custody to appear again on November 30.