Judge 'no confidence' Derry man accused of domestic offences would abide by bail conditions

Alex Crawford (24) from Kinsale Park appeared on Friday charged with offences that were said to have occurred on May 1.

He was charged with harassment, threats to damage property, abusing the telecommunications network by threats and assault on a custody officer.

A police officer connected the accused to the charges and opposed bail.

He said that the injured party was the defendant's mother who said that the defendant had been harassing her throughout the day.

He allegedly threatened to wreck his mother's house and her partner's car.

Once arrested and handcuffed, Crawford was alleged to have struck a custody officer on the head causing a gash.

Bail was opposed due to the risk of re-offending.

Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said his client had been on bail for two years and this was his first breach.

District Judge Barney McElholm said that the court could have no confidence that Crawford would abide by conditions.

He refused bail, remanding Crawford in custody to appear again on May 30.