A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court accused of destroying Orange sashes among other items and obstructing a road in connection with a bonfire in the Bogside area of the city on August 15 last.

Dermot McLaughlin (23) of Mary Street in Derry appeared before the court charged with destroying 'political placards, scarves, Orange sashes and football shirts' on August 15 this year.

He was also charged with causing 'pallets' to be deposited on the road causing an obstruction, obstructing a road and with disorderly behaviour on the Lecky Road area of the Bogside on the same date.

During the hearing at the Magistrate’s Court in the city on Wednesday, McLaughlin was connected to the charges and the court was told that a full file was currently awaited in the case.

The case was adjourned until December 2 and the defendant was released on his own bail of £350.