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Attack victim 'kicked 15 times' Attack victim 'kicked 15 times'
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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.