Bail granted for Derry man who breached restraining order

A man has been released on bail at Derry Magistrate's Court for breaching a Restraining Order after the court heard the subject of the order said she didn't want it.

Fergal Collins (44) of Duncreggan Road in Derry appeared charged with breaching a Restraining Order on August 20 and August 24.

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

The court heard that the woman concerned had written to the police saying she did not want the order and the defendant was aware of this.

The officer said that the woman's sons had reported that their mother had been in the company of Collins and that he had been in the house.

The court heard the woman's family were concerned about her mental health. 

Bail was objected to on the grounds that there was a risk of reoffending and that Collins had breached his bail on numerous occasions. 

Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said that his client had seen the letter from the woman and the breaches occurred when she contacted him.

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Bail was granted on condition he has no contact with the woman and Collins will appear again on October 18.