Derry pair facing serious assault charges returned to Crown Court for trial
Shane Coyle and Brian Friel returned to Crown Court following a preliminary enquiry today
Two men have been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on charges including multiple alleged assaults following a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court.
Shane Coyle (27) of Kingsmere Gardens in Derry was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent on April 12 2025 and assault causing actual bodily harm against the same alleged injured party on the same date.
He was also charged with another assault against a different alleged injured party on the same date and, between April 10 and 12 2025, harassment.
Brian Friel (24) of Clonmeen Drive in Derry was charged with, on April 12 2025, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and assault causing actual bodily harm against the same alleged injured party on the same date, and with another assault against a different alleged injured party on the same date.
It was accepted that there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.
Neither man chose to call any witnesses or to submit any statements.
They were returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on October 5 and released on bail.