Tyrone man who assaulted police officer bailed


Matthew Wilson (25) of Deerpark Road in Newtownstewart was charged with assaulting a police officer and also charged with criminal damage to a police cell
A man has been granted bail at Derry Magistrates Court today after he appeared charged with assaulting a police officer.
Matthew Wilson (25) of Deerpark Road in Newtownstewart was charged with assaulting a police officer on February 8.
He was also charged with criminal damage to a police cell on February 9.
Defence counsel Sinead Rogan said that bail could be agreed to an address approved by the PSNI.
A police officer told the court that the defendant had been charged overnight as there was no suitable address.
Deputy District Judge Alan White said he would grant bail to an address approved by the PSNI, he imposed a curfew and an electronic tag and ordered the defendant to abstain from alcohol or illegal drugs.
The defendant will appear again on February 13.
