Man accused of possessing fork as weapon on Valentine’s bailed on condition he doesn't contact mum

A man has been released on bail at Derry Magistrates’ Court on condition he does not contact his mother.

Darren McCauley (20) of Barr's Lane in the Hazelbank area of Derry appeared at Bishop Street Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with assaulting his mother on February 14.

The accused was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon namely a fork on the same date.

A police officer connected the accused to the charges.

Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott told the court that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) were agreeable to bail with certain conditions.

He said that McCauley currently has no address as he 'can't go back to his mother's house'.

The solicitor said that bail could be granted to an address approved by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

McCauley was released on bail and is scheduled to appear again at the local magistrates’ court on March 7.