Adam Toner, 39, of Great James Street in Derry, appeared in court on Wednesday charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a female on Tuesday, April 21.

Police responded to an ongoing incident at the Great James Street address. Officers observed a head wound on the female and noted she had lost a large amount of blood.

Toner faced additional charges of possessing an offensive weapon on three counts, disorderly behaviour at Altnagelvin Hospital, criminal damage, and drug offences.

Toner sustained wounds to his face, a broken tooth, and a broken hand. A witness reported hearing screams from the address and saw Toner strike the woman with a hammer before he locked himself in a bedroom.

At Altnagelvin Hospital, Toner became abusive with swearing and shouting, then spat while in a police cell van. Custody officers found drugs on him after he was seen fidgeting.

Deputy District Judge Liam McStay remanded Toner in custody for a reappearance next month.