Man accused of assaulting female with hammer remanded at Derry court

Adam Toner (39) of Great James Street appeared on Wednesday charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent on Tuesday, April 21.

He was also charged with three counts of possessing an offensive weapon.

Toner further faced a charge of disorderly behaviour in Altnagelvin Hospital, drug charges and a charge of criminal damage.

The court heard that police were called to an ongoing incident in Great James Street and heard allegations that a female had been assaulted by Toner with a hammer.

A wound was observed on the female’s head and she had lost 'a large amount of blood.'

Initially police were told that the defendant had given her 'a hiding' but the court heard that she then changed her story and said that it was someone else.

Toner himself, the court was told, had wounds to his face, a broken tooth and a broken hand.

A witness said that he had heard screaming from the address and when the door was opened he allegedly saw Toner strike the woman with a hammer.

Toner was then alleged to have locked himself in a bedroom and injured himself.

The court heard that Toner was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital and while there allegedly became abusive, 'swearing and shouting' before being placed in a cell van, where it was claimed he spat.

Later, while in custody, Toner was seen 'fidgeting' and the court heard it claimed that a quantity of drugs was found.

Deputy District Judge Liam McStay remanded Toner in custody to appear again next month.