Standing in the dock of the court today, Anthony Roberts, of Drumleck Drive in the Shantallow area, was charged with a total of five offences over the incident which police said happened in the Synge Court area of Ballymagroart in the early hours of Thursday morning, April 25.
The 49-year-old faced charges of attempting to hijack a vehicle, attempting to steal a handbag, driving while unfit, failing to provide a specimen and possessing cannabis.
A bail application was adjourned to allow police to check the suitability of an address.
Roberts was remanded in custody to Maghaberry prison until Monday, May 13.
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