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Derry Magistrates' Court: Man Released on Bail Over Assault Charges

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A 25-year-old man, identified as Court Reporter Che O'Connor, was released on bail on August 24 after being charged with breaching his police bail. The charges stem from an incident on August 16, where O'Connor allegedly assaulted a man, engaged in disorderly behavior, and possessed an offensive weapon, a broken bottle. The court heard that O'Connor was "extremely intoxicated" and claimed to have been assaulted, but the incident was captured on CCTV, showing him throwing punches, waving a broken bottle, and attempting to stab another man. The defendant denied the stabbing attempt but claimed not to remember the incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • Che O'Connor, a 25-year-old court reporter, was released on bail on August 24 after breaching his police bail.
  • O'Connor was originally charged with assaulting a man, disorderly behavior, and possessing an offensive weapon (a broken bottle) on August 16.
  • The incident was captured on CCTV, showing O'Connor throwing punches, waving a broken bottle, and attempting to stab another man.
  • O'Connor denied the stabbing attempt but claimed not to remember the incident.
  • The defense counsel, Sinead Rogan, sought to have O'Connor released on "more robust bail conditions," which was approved by District Judge Conor Heaney.
  • O'Connor was released on bail to an address approved by police and is due to appear again at Derry Magistrates' Court on September 18.
  • The court heard that O'Connor was found intoxicated and with white powder around his nose just eight days after being released on bail.

Statistics:

  • August 16: The date of the alleged assault and disorderly behavior incident.
  • August 24: The date of O'Connor's bail breach.
  • August 16-24: The time period between O'Connor's release on bail and his bail breach.
  • 8 days: The time period between O'Connor's release on bail and his re-arrest for being intoxicated.
  • 25 years: O'Connor's age at the time of his arrest.

Sources:

  • "Bail of Che O'Connor". Derry Journal. August 22, 2023.
  • "Derry Magistrates' Court: Man Released on Bail Over Assault Charges". Derry Journal. August 24, 2023.
  • "Che O'Connor sentenced for assault and disorderly behaviour at magistrates court". Derry Journal. January 10, 2023.

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