Derry Journal - Around the Courts Feed

Man to be sentenced for indecent assault

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:15:52 GMT

A man indecently assaulted a child he was babysitting over a decade ago, a court has heard.

Drink driver was almost three times over the limit

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:31 GMT

A man who was caught driving while almost three times over the legal limit has been disqualified.

Donegal man (29) jailed for 2009 Derry house burglary

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:25 GMT

A 29-year-old man who admitted breaking into a house over four years ago has been jailed.

Put fist through window when chipper was closed

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:12:18 GMT

A 26-year-old Limavady man put his fist through a window when he lost his temper after finding out a local chippy was closed.

Judge gives cannabis addict a chance

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:24 GMT

A man who was caught with over £4500 worth of cannabis has been given a “chance” to address his drug addiction.

Serious when teen hits man ‘old enough to be his grandfather’ - judge

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:23 GMT

A teenager who assaulted a pensioner outside his own home is to be sentenced later today.

Man called a police officer ‘Fenian traitor’

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:25:22 GMT

A man who called a police officer a ‘Fenian traitor’ has been fined £200.

Blackmail accused refused bail

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:36:51 GMT

A judge has refused to grant bail to a man he believes is a “potential danger to women”.

Hammer attack accused released on bail

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:36:28 GMT

A man charged in connection with an alleged hammer attack in the Waterside has been released on bail.

Limavady man jailed for assault

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:35:43 GMT

A Limavady man who assaulted a woman before urinating over her boyfriend’s car has been jailed for three months.

Jail for assault, urinating on car

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:31:14 GMT

A Limavady man who assaulted a woman before urinating over her boyfriend’s car has been jailed for three months.

Strabane man cleared in ‘basement’ case

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:30:50 GMT

A Strabane man was yesterday acquitted of allowing his basement to be used by terrorists.

Rocket accused ‘is card carrying member of SF’

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:44:36 GMT

A Derry man accused of possessing a rocket which was allegedly designed to “slice” through armoured vehicles has been refused bail.

Former sports hall supervisor weeps as cleared of sex assault

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

A former supervisor of a Derry sports centre broke down and wept yesterday after he was cleared of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy.

Former Derry sports centre supervisor cleared of sexual assault

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:49:31 GMT

A former supervisor of a Derry sports centre has been cleared of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy.

Man to be tried for imitation firearm

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:22:30 GMT

A man is to stand trial at Derry Crown Court accused of possessing an imitation firearm.

Suspended sentence for throwing gun into river

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:10:06 GMT

A woman who threw a handgun, which was part of a police investigation, into the river Foyle has received a suspended jail term.

Drugs accused has to surrender visa

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:50:01 GMT

A Derry man charged with drug offences has been forced to submit his Australian visa as part of his bail conditions.

Festival fan jailed for his 209th conviction

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:47:06 GMT

A Derry man with 208 previous convictions has been jailed after attempting to headbutt a female police officer during the Jazz Festival.

Ex-serviceman drove dangerously after Union flags protest

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:50:31 GMT

An ex-serviceman today received a suspended jail sentence for dangerous driving after a Union flags protest in Limavady.