Lisburn man returned to Craigavon Crown Court after pleading not guilty to a catalogue of charges
A Lisburn man is to appear before Craigavon Crown Court in April after pleading not guilty to a number of charges at Lisburn Magistrates Court.
Russell Matthew Arnold, 49, whose address was given as Riverside Drive, appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 26, 2026 for a preliminary enquiry after pleading not guilty to charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, disorderly behaviour, two counts of assault on a police designated person, and criminal damage.
During the preliminary enquiry, a lawyer for the Pubic Prosecution Service stated she believed there was a prima facie case to answer.
The Defence made no contrary submission.The defendant made no comment during the enquiry.
The facts of the case were not opened in court.
However it is understood the charges relate to incidents on August 1 and 2, 2025 in the vicinity of Riverside Drive in Lisburn.
District Judge Rosie Watters returned the defendant for arraignment at Craigavon Crown Court on April 17.