Cullybackey man accused of trying to strangle his 82-year-old mum has bail refused
A man accused of non-fatal strangulation of his 82-year-old mother has had bail refused.
Victor James Boyd (51), of Tobar Park in Cullybackey, is also charged with assaulting her and domestic abuse.
The charges relate to unknown dates between August last year and August this year.
A defence solicitor said the defendant had a "limited record".
The defendant appeared at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena, via video link from prison on Tuesday.
District Judge Nigel Broderick said the charges were "extremely serious" and included an allegation that the defendant "tried to strangle your 82-year-old mother".
Bail was refused and the defendant was further remanded in custody to January 20.