Two Derry men remanded over alleged GBH intent trespass
Gary North (41) of Melrose Terrace and Gérard Given (35) of Bond's Hill both in Derry were charged with entering a premises as trespassers on May 9 with intent to inflict grievious bodily harm
Two men have been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with entering a premises with intent to inflict grievious bodily harm.
Gary North (41) of Melrose Terrace and Gérard Given (35) of Bond's Hill both in Derry were charged with entering a premises as trespassers on May 9 with intent to inflict grievious bodily harm.
A police officer connected the accused to the charges and opposed bail.
In the case of North defence solicitor Keith Kyle said he had no questions on the connection and added there was no suitable bail address was available at this stage.
In the case if Given the police officer said that there was a high likelihood of reoffending as the defendant had 82 previous convictions and added he was a high risk offender.
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that the case could take some time to be dealt with.
District Judge Suzanne Rice said that this wasa serious offence and she was not satisfied Given would abide by conditions.
Both men were remanded in custody to appear again on June 4.