A BENCH warrant has been issued for a Strabane man after he failed to appear in court to face charges in connection with an alleged assault in Lifford.
Sean Wray (20) of 265 Ballycoleman Estate, Strabane was due before Letterkenny District Court.
Gardaí met with a group of youths, who were said to be highly intoxicated, at Ballyduff Park in Lifford, where an allegation of assault was made.
Gardaí gave evidence of an arrest, charge and caution against Wray, who replied ‘yeah’ when the charges were put to him.
Judge Paul Kelly issued a bench warrant for Wray.