Co Armagh man, accused of causing grievous bodily harm to another man in Lurgan, is granted bail

The 35-year-old appeared in custody in the dock at Craigavon Magistrates Court.

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Conal Vincent McKee, of Forest Glade, Lurgan, faced a number of charges following an incident in Lurgan on August 13 this year.

He was charged with grievous bodily harm to another man with intent, criminal damage to a TV belonging to the same man and disorderly behaviour in Victoria Street, Lurgan.

The charges were put to the defendant who said he understood them.

A PSNI officer said he was aware of the facts and circumstances of the case and could connect the accused to the charges.

McKee’s solicitor, Ms Suin Downey, said she had no issues with the connection.

She said there were unsuccessful attempts on Thursday night to find a suitable bail address which led to his appearance before the court on Friday morning.

A PSNI officer confirmed that saying there were no objections to bail other than McKee residing at a suitable address outside Lurgan.

Ms Downey said her client’s phone was seized on Thursday so he was unable to provide contact details to find a suitable address.

Deputy District Judge Austin Kennedy released McKee on his own bail of £500 with certain conditions, including not to have contact with the complainant or any witnesses and not to enter Lurgan plus a curfew between 10pm and 8am. He is also barred from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in a public place and to reside at an address approved by police.

The case was adjourned until August 28.