A 38-year-old Co. Derry man, with 225 previous offences, was refused bail when he appeared at Derry Magistrates Court today on a number of offences, including motoring and assault charges.
Patrick Morgan, of Church Hill, Ballykelly was charged with driving whilst disqualified, under the influence of alcohol, taking a vehicle without the consent of the owner, driving without insurance, criminal damage and four counts of assault. The offences are alleged to have occurred in Ballykelly on Saturday last.
The police officer in charge of the case told the court he believed to could connect the accused to the charges.
Opposing bail, the officer said police were “extremely concerned” that witnesses would be interfered with.
Refusing bail, Resident Magistrate Barney McElholm pointed out the accused had 225 previous convictions and was a “danger” to road users.
Morgan was remanded in custody to appear at Derry Magistrates Court via video link on 14 November next.