Derry men to be tried on assault charges
Two men have been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on charges including multiple alleged assaults following a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrates’ Court.
Shane Coyle (27) of Kingsmere Gardens was charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent on April 12, 2025 and assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH) against the same alleged injured party on the same date.
He was charged with another assault against a different alleged injured party on the same date and, between April 10 and April 12, 2025, harassment.
Brian Friel (24) of Clonmeen Drive was charged with, on April 12, 2025, causing GBH with intent and assault causing ABH against the same alleged injured party on the same date, and with another assault against a different alleged injured party on the same date.
It was accepted there was a case to answer. There were no contrary submissions.
Neither called witnesses or submitted statements.
They were returned for trial on October 5 and released on bail.