Northern Ireland

Kyle McDermott: Man in court charged with unlawful killing

Kyle McDermott died following a fatal assault late on Sunday

Kyle McDermott died following a fatal assault late on Sunday
Kyle McDermott died following a fatal assault late on Sunday

A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of the manslaughter of Kyle McDermott.

Appearing in court was Daniel Patrick Hanna from Victoria Road, Strabane who is charged with unlawfully killing Mr McDermott on October 6.

While no details surrounding the circumstances were disclosed during the short hearing at Dungannon Magistrates Court where a detective sergeant confirmed the charge could be connected.

There was no application for bail and District Judge Francis Rafferty ordered Hanna to appear again by video-link at Strabane Magistrates Court on October 31.