A father-of-four was attacked in his home with machetes as part of an escalating family feud, the High Court has heard.
Prosecutors claimed three masked men burst into the property in Maghera, Co Derry and inflicted wounds as the victim's mother pleaded with them not to kill him.
Eamon Stokes (23) was allegedly part of the assault carried out on October 23.
He denies involvement, insisting he had been watching a Manchester United Champions League match on television at the time.
Stokes, of Glengalliagh Park in Derry, faces charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and aggravated burglary.
The court heard intruders wielding machetes and either a baseball bat or iron bar launched their attack in the living room of the house on Edenview Court.
Crown lawyer Kate McKay said the victim put his arms up to defend himself and kicked out with his feet at the three men.
His wife allegedly heard one of them shout "we have got you now" before she fled from the house with their children.
It was claimed the victim's mother also entered the living room and witnessed the attack with bars and knives.
According to the prosecution she told the men: "Don't kill him, give him a chance."
Her son sustained a fractured and dislocated wrist, along with other lacerations, cuts and bruising described as defensive wounds.
He claimed all three assailants had Traveller community accents, and to have recognised Eamon Stokes by his voice.
The accused and alleged victim are distant cousins, the court heard.
Mrs McKay continued: "The background, according to the injured party, is a family feud revolving around an incident in England."
Opposing bail, she argued: "There seems to have been an escalation by this very violent assault on this man in his own home."
Following his arrest Eamon Stokes gave an account of being in Derry at the time of the alleged attack.
Defence barrister Sean Doherty said: "He was watching the Manchester United versus Juventus European football match.
"He told police he was a keen Manchester United fan and wouldn't miss a game."
With the accused's wife also providing an alibi, counsel argued that the only evidence against his client is voice recognition.
"The basis of the connection with this man is rather flimsy," Mr Doherty contended.
Bail was granted on conditions aimed at managing the risk of any further incidents.
Imposing a curfew and electronic tagging, Mr Justice Colton also banned Eamon Stokes from contacting the complainant, his wife or his mother.
