Derry Courthouse.
A 28-year-old man was remanded in custody when he appeared at Derry Magistrates Court earlier today charged with a stabbing incident in the city at the weekend in which a man was seriously injured.
Michael Ward, of John Street, was charged with malicious wounding and possession of a carving knife with intent to cause grievous bodily.
The incident is alleged to have occurred in Ward’s flat in the early hours of yesterday morning.
A PSNI officer told the court she could connect the accused to the charges.
Objecting to bail, the officer told the court the injured party remained in hospital where he was receiving treatment for stab wounds to the shoulder and buttock.
She said the alleged victim had presented himself to door security at Damien House at around 4.20am yesterday and a trail of blood led police to Ward’s flat where large amounts of blood were found.
She added the injured party had claimed Ward had attempted to strangle his girlfriend and when he intervened, the accused grabbed a knife from a drawer in the kitchen and stabbed him.
The officer said Ward was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and that during questioning gave a “no comment” interview.
She added police feared Ward would interfere with witnesses.
Resident Magistrate, Barney McElholm, rejected a bail application by defence solicitor, Paddy MacDermott, and remanded Ward in custody to appear in court again on 22 next.
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