Man returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on 'serious' domestic allegations

By Staff reporter
Published 23rd Feb 2024, 11:29 BST
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A man with an address in England has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on charges a barrister described as 'serious domestic allegations.'

Leigh Jonathan Chipchase (36) with an address at Wrekenton Close, Stockton-on-Tees in England appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court on Friday, February 23.

He was charged with falsely imprisoning a female on February 1, 2023.

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Chipchase was also charged with carrying out a course of action deemed to be domestic abuse. This allegedly occurred on dates between September 1 2022 and February 2 2023.

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During the hearing in Derry it was accepted there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.

Chipchase said he did not want to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage.

He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on March 22 of this year. He has been released on bail.