Derry man in court over alleged serious assault in Letterkenny
The defendant, whose case was before Letterkenny District Court, was charged with assault causing harm and with criminal damage to an iPhone 13.
A County Derry man has admitted his part in a serious assault in Letterkenny.
Christopher Higgins appeared before Letterkenny District Court in relation to an incident on June 24, 2024.
The 31-year-old, of Ranaghan Road, Maghera, Co Derry, was charged with assault causing harm and with criminal damage to an iPhone 13. The incident occurred at Port Road, Letterkenny.
Barrister Mr Simon Gillespie BL, instructed by solicitor Mr Donough Cleary, told the court that Higgins wishes to go forward to the Circuit Court on foot of a signed guilty plea.
Inspector Pat McCann told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented for the accused to be forwarded to Letterkenny Circuit Court.
Judge Emile Daly administered the alibi warning and made an order returning Higgins for sentence based on a signed plea.
Legal aid was granted to Mr Cleary and one counsel was assigned.