Man (18) charged with non fatal strangulation returned for trial to Derry Crown Court

Ben Healy (18) of Duncreggan Road appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court.

He was charged with non fatal strangulation of a female, and attempted criminal damage to doors and windows on March 8.

It was accepted that there was a case to answer. There were no contrary submissions.

Healy said he did not want to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage.

He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on September 24 and released on continuing bail.