Derry man returned for trial on firearm and witness intimidation charges
Published 12th Aug 2026, 14:30 BST
October trial date set for man accused of possessing a firearm with criminal intent
A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a firearm and witness intimidation charges.
Ryan Deery (31) of Circular Road in Derry appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today.
He was charged with possessing a firearm or an imitation firearm with intent on November 4 2025.
He was also charged with two counts of witness intimidation on the same date.
Deery was further charged with resisting and obstructing police on November 5 2025.
It was accepted that there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.
Deery was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on October 6.