Woman denies assaulting ex-partner

A woman accused of wounding her ex-partner claims it was self-defence, a court has heard.

Ann Marie Doherty, with a bail address in Larne, denies wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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The charge relates to an alleged incident in the Waterside area of Derry on June 30, last year.

Defence counsel Steven Mooney told Derry Crown Court this is a ‘self defence case’.

It was adjourned for two weeks to fix a trial date.

Doherty was released on continuing bail until September 9.

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