A "violent offender" who was out on bail on a common assault charge has been sent back to prison following an incident in Lisnaskea at the weekend.

Last Sunday, May 22, police were called to attend an incident at Trasna Way, Lisnaskea after a woman activated her panic alarm.

The injured party said the defendant – Richard Slattery (34), of Trasna Way – had come to her home at around 1am and was kicking her door.

Bail conditions for Slattery meant he was not allowed to contact the injured party.

An account from the injured party was recorded on a police body-worn camera, while police also called at Slattery's home.

When they spoke to him they informed him he would be arrested for breach of bail.

The court heard that when officers went into the property to arrest Slattery, he attempted to gouge one of the officer's eyes, before limb restraints and handcuffs were applied.

He continued to be aggressive and was shouting and swearing and did not comply with orders from police.

While outside waiting on the cell van, Slattery flung his head back, causing an officer to fall back on the ground.

Slattery was charged with assault on police (2), disorderly behaviour and resisting police.

An officer told the court they were objecting to bail. They said the injured party feared Slattery would kill her, and he had an "obsession" with her.

They pointed out that Slattery has 154 convictions and 22 breaches of bail, which showed he had no regard for bail conditions.

His solicitor, Michael Fahy, told the court there was a "chequered history" between

Slattery and the injured party and this was the 10th time a verbal complaint had been made against his client, with no follow-up statement made.

He said the injured party was "misusing" the system of contacting the police. He pointed out there had been no statement made for an unrelated incident on May 12.

Mr. Fahy said his submissions would have carried more weight if there were no fresh charges.

However, District Judge Steven Keown refused bail for Slattery, saying he was a "violent offender" with an appalling criminal record, and several breaches of bail.

He said he had breached it again, contacting the injured party, and had showed a complete disregard for bail.

Slattery was remanded in custody to appear again on June 6.