Derry man accused of assaulting police warned bail will be 'uphill struggle'

The 22-year-old defendant remains in custody until his next scheduled appearance on November 9

A man was told at Derry Magistrate's Court that he faced 'an uphill struggle' as regards bail.

Shay McConway (22) of no fixed abode appeared charged with assault, assaulting a police officer and disorderly behaviour on October 30.

He was also charged with breaching his bail by being in a licensed premises and being intoxicated.

McConway was connected to the charges and defence solicitor Keith Kyle said that he would like an adjournment in order to secure a bail address.

District Judge Suzanne Rice said that the defendant faced an uphill task as he had only been granted bail on October 27.

The bail application was adjourned until November 9.