Teenager sent for Crown Court trial on Derry sexual assault charges
Published 28th Oct 2026, 12:30 GMT
18-year-old defendant to appear before judges next month on four serious criminal indictments.
A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on charges relating to an alleged sexual assault following a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court.
Much Luel Thalow (18) originally of Malvern Terrace in Derry but now with an address at Malone Avenue in Belfast was charged with, on January 17 this year, with sexual assault, common assault with intent to commit sexual assault, false imprisonment and attempted sexual assault.
It was accepted that there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.
Thalow chose not to submit any statements and not to call any witnesses.
He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on November 25.