Man accused of assaulting police officer warned he faces 'an uphill struggle' for bail by Derry judge
A man was told at Derry Magistrate's Court that he faced 'an uphill struggle' as regards bail after he appeared charged with assaulting a police officer among other offences.
Shay McConway (22) of no fixed abode appeared charged with assault, assaulting a police officer and disorderly behaviour on October 30.
He was also charged with breaching his bail by being in a licensed premises and being intoxicated contrary to his bail conditions.
He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court in the city on Monday.
During the hearing, McConway was connected to the charges by a representative from the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Defence solicitor Keith Kyle told the court that he would like an adjournment in order to secure a bail address.
District Judge Suzanne Rice said that the defendant faced an uphill task as he had only been granted bail on October 27.
The bail application was adjourned until November 9.