Derry Magistrates Court has dealt with several individuals in cases involving assault, criminal damage, dangerous driving and harassment.

Aideen Gill (74), of Cooleen Park, Culmore, admitted dangerous driving and other offences on July 21, 2025. Police had closed roads in Derry for the Foyle Cup parade, which involved about 20,000 participants. Gill drove along Rock Road, mounted a pavement after being signalled to stop, and struck a police officer on the leg. She told police she had a doctor's appointment and was late. Her driving licence had expired. Judge Ted Magill disqualified her from driving for two years, fined her £250, and ordered her to pay £500 compensation to the officer.

Lee Gibbons (23), of Abercorn Road, admitted charges of assault on a male, disorderly behaviour, criminal damage to a police vehicle and assaulting police on May 20 of last year. Police were called to a fight at the Richmond Centre. Gibbons said the other man was the aggressor, but the evidence indicated otherwise. During his arrest, he broke a door handle from a police vehicle and swung it at an officer. Judge Ted Magill noted that Gibbons had several suspended sentences, which he resuspended until 2029. Gibbons was ordered to complete 200 hours of community service and pay £40 in compensation.

Anson Dawick (42), of Aghamore Park, was charged with harassment and abuse of the communications network on August 17. Police were contacted by his former partner, who reported persistent messages, texts and emails that caused alarm and distress. Some messages included sexual content and accusations. Dawick made full admissions. Police opposed bail, describing him as a high risk perpetrator of domestic violence. He was granted bail with conditions including a ban on internet-enabled devices and no contact with the alleged injured party. He is due to appear again on September 17.

Jordan Hall (21), of Primity Park in Newbuildings, was dealt with for offences on May 24 this year. Police were on patrol when Hall made a rude hand gesture at them. He repeated the gesture when officers stopped to speak with him, then became verbally abusive and pushed officers. While being placed in a vehicle he continued to shout and kick. His defence barrister said Hall was not a regular drinker and had not consumed alcohol for 18 months before that night. Judge Ted Magill fined him £225 and ordered him to pay £100 compensation to each officer.