A CAR that was being "driven erratically" collided with a concrete pillar before "rolling approximately three times", a court has heard.
Gary Monaghan (33) of Brownhill Meadows, Irvinestown, appeared via video-link at Dungannon Magistrate's Court yesterday (Wednesday).
Monaghan was facing a total of seven charges from a hit-and-run in Enniskillen during the early hours of Tuesday morning, including possession of class A drugs with intent to supply, assault on police and dangerous driving.
A PSNI Constable told the court how on the morning of November 12, officers on patrol in Enniskillen detected a vehicle being driven erratically.
Police followed the car for a short time, before turning on blue lights.
The vehicle then drove off from police and "collided and rolled approximately three times".
Police stopped and gave first aid to the driver, Monaghan, and a passenger. Police then discovered amounts of Class A drugs.
Monaghan failed the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) and then became violent with officers. He was taken to hospital but failed to provide a blood sample.
The Constable said that Monaghan had been arrested for similar drug offences on October 18.
Regarding bail, he said: "Bail addresses provided are both unsuitable. Worryingly after one (person) said (that their address) wasn't suitable, they made a report to police of being pressurised into providing it. We are opposed to bail."
Defence Barrister Ciarán Roddy said that certain bail conditions could "ameliorate risks".
"It's a concern that there's another related matter involving this defendant, but I submit that matter is at an early stage," the Barrister said.
"There is a strong possibility, given a lack of record, that this defendant will be dealt with in the Magistrate's Court."
Refusing bail, District Judge Rafferty said: "I don't think this defendant will abide by conditions."
The judge remanded Monaghan in custody and ordered the case to be heard again in Enniskillen on December 9.
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