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09 Oct 2025

Two men charged with assault causing actual bodily harm returned for trial

William McAllister (48) of Ashfield Drive in Donaghadee in County Down and Karl Morgan (29) of Clarawood Park in Belfast were charged with, on April 17 last year, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and causing an affray

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Derry Magistrates' Court

Two men have been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a number of charges, including assault causing actual bodily harm following a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrates' Court.

William McAllister (48) of Ashfield Drive in Donaghadee in County Down and Karl Morgan (29) of Clarawood Park in Belfast were charged with, on April 17 last year, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and causing an affray.

McAllister was also charged with assault and stealing a phone.

It was accepted that there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.

Neither man chose to submit any statements or to call any witnesses.

McAllister was returned for trial in custody and Morgan on bail.

They were returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on November 6.

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