Police are appealing for information to in a bid to locate Derry thug Gerard Given who is currently unlawfully at large.
The 33-year-old is from Circular Road in the city and was jailed last year for a brutal domestic abuse attack on his pregnant partner.
Detective Chief Inspector Lorraine McCutcheon said: “Mr Given was convicted in 2023 of Grievous Bodily Harm that occurred in 2022.
“He has since breached the conditions of his Licence and has been recalled to prison.
“He is described as being 5’8 in height, of medium build with blue eyes.
“Despite attempts to arrest Mr Given, police have been unable to locate him. He may have travelled to Republic of Ireland.
“Officers are appealing to anyone who has seen him or who knows of his whereabouts not to approach him, but to contact police on 101 quoting reference RM24034280.
“Police would also appeal directly to him to hand himself in.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous.”
In January 2023, the High Court heard Given kicked and stamped on his pregnant partner as part of a “ferocious” attack following a night out.
The prosecution claimed Given bit the woman and ordered her to clean up the blood.
Mr Given was refused bail on charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm and common assault.
His partner went to her neighbour’s house covered in blood to seek help in June 2022.
She told police that during a row after a night out Given had attacked her.
Thug Gerard Given
She claimed Mr Given bit her on the wrist and grabbed her by the hair.
The prosecution lawyer said the woman had told police that she “honestly thought he was going to kill her, such was the ferocity of the attack”.
Given then instructed the woman to wash herself and clean up the blood before she ran out to get help.
She was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to her wounds.
She was 17 weeks pregnant with the defendant’s child at that stage, the court heard.
The prosecution accepted Given would not have known about the pregnancy.
The baby was unharmed.
Many attempts were made to find the accused and he handed himself in to police days later.
During police interviews he denied carrying out any assault.
He provided an alibi which the prosecution contended has been discredited.
His defence lawyer argued that his client should be released from custody due to the anticipated delay in the case reaching trial.
He claimed the victim had visited his client as part of continued contact between the pair.
The judge said: “Those points concern me rather than give me any reassurance.”
Denying bail due to the risk of any further offences, the judge cited Mr Given’s alleged status as a “domestic violence abuser”.
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