Accused of assault on family members

A man has denied a domestic assault allegedly involving family members.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Mar 2019, 15:00 BST
The courthouse at Bishop Street, Derry.The courthouse at Bishop Street, Derry.
The courthouse at Bishop Street, Derry.

Michael McLaughlin, of Fountain Hill, is accused of common assault, making a threat to kill and causing damage to a T-shirt on July 29, 2017.

Defence counsel Stephen Chapman told the court the complainant is the defendant’s mother and his father is also involved in the case.

The case was adjourned for witness availability to be obtained.

A contest date is expected to be fixed on April 3 and the 33-yearS-old was released on continuing bail.