A south Derry man has appeared in court accused of unlawfully and maliciously wounding a female with intent to do her grievous bodily harm in September of last year.

Magherafelt Magistrates Court heard the 50-year-old accused also faces a charge of having in his possession an offensive weapon, namely a knife, with intent to commit an indictable offence on September 4 last year.

Lesley Rainey, of Drummuck Road in Maghera, was said to have been accompanied during his short court appearance by staff from Holywell Hospital.

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A Public Prosecution Service lawyer said they were awaiting a full file and asked the court for a six-week adjournment and “there would be substantial progress on this file”.

A defence solictor said Rainey is presently detained under the Mental Health Act.

District Judge Conor Heaney remanded him on continuing bail and adjourned the matter to September 2 for an update in the case.