A 19-year-old man has appeared in court accused of assaulting a man in Derry.
Danny Payne, a former volunteer with Foyle Search and Rescue, sustained serious injuries following an alleged assault in Newmarket Street on October 22.
Sean McCourt, of Tranarossan Avenue, is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
During a brief hearing at Derry Magistrate's Court, McCourt spoke only to confirm his details and that he understood the charge.
An investigating officer said she believed she could connect the teen to the alleged offence.
McCourt was released on his own bail for £750 to reside at an address in Cornshell Fields.
He is banned from consuming alcohol, must observe a curfew between 11pm and 7am and sign bail three times a week.
The 19-year-old is also prohibited from having any contact with the alleged injured party and his family or any other prosecution witness.
McCourt is expected to appear in court again on January 11.
