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Derry Court: Trio Charged with Robbery, Assaults, and Theft

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A recent court hearing in Derry saw three men charged with a string of offenses including robbery, assaults, and theft. The men, Patrick Kelly, Martin Trevor Stokes, and Court Reporter Ryan Doherty, were brought before the court, with Stokes and Kelly being remanded in custody until August 14. The charges against the trio stem from a series of incidents that took place on July 20, including the robbery of a shop in Waterloo Street, assaults on police and members of the public, and theft of beer.

Key Takeaways:

  • Patrick Kelly, 18, was charged with robbery of a shop, retention of stolen goods, and two assaults, with 41 previous convictions and 17 breaches of bail.
  • Martin Trevor Stokes, 19, was charged with robbing a shop, assaulting police, stealing beer, and two assaults, with 57 previous convictions and nine breaches of bail.
  • Court Reporter Ryan Doherty, 23, was charged with stealing beer valued at £15, criminal damage, assaults on police, and criminal damage to an electronic tag.
  • The trio was connected to the charges by a police officer, who opposed bail for Stokes and Kelly and remanded them in custody until August 14.
  • Defence counsel for Stokes and Kelly argued that the offences were going to be denied, with Stokes' defence citing his previous bail breaches and Kelly's suspended sentences.

Statistics:

  • 57 previous convictions and nine breaches of bail for Martin Trevor Stokes
  • 41 previous convictions and 17 breaches of bail for Patrick Kelly
  • £15 value of stolen beer allegedly stolen by Court Reporter Ryan Doherty
  • 41 previous convictions for Patrick Kelly
  • 57 previous convictions for Martin Trevor Stokes

Sources:

  • Doherty, Ryan (23), Clon Dara, charged for stealing beer valued at £15, criminal damage, assaults on police and criminal damage to an electronic tag.
  • Stokes, Martin Trevor (19), Cornshell Fields, Derry, charged with robbing a shop, assaulting police, stealing beer, and two assaults on July 20.
  • Kelly, Patrick (18), Northland Road, charged with robbery of a shop, retention of stolen goods, and two assaults.
  • Derry Court House, hearing on July 20.

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