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A County Donegal man beaten to death in Londonderry last year was kicked about the head up to 15 times during the attack, it has been claimed. | A County Donegal man beaten to death in Londonderry last year was kicked about the head up to 15 times during the attack, it has been claimed. |
Liam Devlin, 19, from Burnfoot, died after a row broke out in the Creggan estate last August. | Liam Devlin, 19, from Burnfoot, died after a row broke out in the Creggan estate last August. |
Edward McEleney, 21, from Circular Road and Sean Cruickshank, 20, from Lislane Drive, are accused of his murder. | Edward McEleney, 21, from Circular Road and Sean Cruickshank, 20, from Lislane Drive, are accused of his murder. |
On Wednesday, Mr McEleney was granted bail but has been banned from entering certain areas of Derry. | On Wednesday, Mr McEleney was granted bail but has been banned from entering certain areas of Derry. |
It was claimed in the High Court that the victim was kicked about the head up to 15 times during the confrontation. | It was claimed in the High Court that the victim was kicked about the head up to 15 times during the confrontation. |
Crown lawyer Cate McKay said Mr McEleney had directed a "football-style kick" to the victim's head. | Crown lawyer Cate McKay said Mr McEleney had directed a "football-style kick" to the victim's head. |
The lawyer said Mr Cruickshank, who is already out on bail, threw numerous kicks and punches. | The lawyer said Mr Cruickshank, who is already out on bail, threw numerous kicks and punches. |
Defence counsel Kieran Mallon claimed a distinction should be drawn between Mr Cruickshank and Mr McEleney "who directed just a single blow" at the victim. | Defence counsel Kieran Mallon claimed a distinction should be drawn between Mr Cruickshank and Mr McEleney "who directed just a single blow" at the victim. |
Granting bail, Mr Justice Hart said that as a neurological report was not yet available it could be the autumn before Mr McEleney is sent for trial. | Granting bail, Mr Justice Hart said that as a neurological report was not yet available it could be the autumn before Mr McEleney is sent for trial. |
That represented an unacceptable period for him to be detained in custody, the judge said. | That represented an unacceptable period for him to be detained in custody, the judge said. |
As part of his release conditions, he was banned from entering the Bogside, Creggan and Brandywell districts, curfewed and ordered to have no contact with Mr Cruickshank or witnesses. | As part of his release conditions, he was banned from entering the Bogside, Creggan and Brandywell districts, curfewed and ordered to have no contact with Mr Cruickshank or witnesses. |
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