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29 Dec 2025

Man charged in connection with the stabbing of a woman remanded in custody

Gerald Coyle (50) of Moss Park in Derry faced a series of charges including malicious wounding of a female, possessing a knife with intent to cause grievious bodily harm, assault on a female occasioning actual bodily harm and assault

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Derry Magistrates' Court

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29 Dec 2025 11:24 AM

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A man has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrates' Court charged in connection with the stabbing of a woman on December 27.
Gerald Coyle (50) of Moss Park in Derry faced a series of charges including malicious wounding of a female, possessing a knife with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault on a female occasioning actual bodily harm and assault. 
A police officer connected the accused to the charges and opposed bail. 
The court was told police were called to a report of a woman being stabbed at around 3.30pm on December 27.
They spoke to a woman who was covered in blood who said she had been drinking with her partner Coyle hen he 'lost it' and started throwing the Christmas tree around.
She said he then grabbed a knife and attacked her causing wounds to her head and hands.
Coyle was then said to have chased two other men who came to the house and then walked topless down the street covered in blood.
He was alleged to have shouted at a pregnant woman 'do you want some too' and then run at her before being restrained. 
The court heard the defendant has 66 previous convictions some for 'very violent' offences.
Defence solicitor Keith Kyle said his client claimed he had had a 'mental health episode' at the time and had no intention of hurting anyone. 
He said the knife was a Christmas gift and was more decorative than anything and said Coyle could be managed by conditions. 
Deputy District Judge Connolly lying said this must have been 'a terrifying ordeal' and refused bail.
Coyle was remanded in custody to appear again on January 22.

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