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A STRABANE man accused of assaulting three police officers and a detention officer, as well as damaging a police vehicle, appeared before the town’s magistrates court.
Samuel Doherty (43), of Canal Side, faces charges of common assault, three counts of assault on police, disorderly behaviour, assault on a police-designated person, attempted criminal damage, and criminal damage.
All charges relate to an incident on November 5.
During Thursday’s brief hearing a police officer connected Doherty to the charges. Doherty confirmed that he understood the allegations against him.
A representative from the Public Prosecution Service said that the full file was still being prepared, and the case was adjourned. Doherty is due to appear again before the court in a number of days.
