A university student from Letterkenny has appeared in court accused of inflicting serious injuries on a man outside Belfast City Hall.
ITV News reports this morning that Arlen Noonan (19) faces a charge of grievous bodily harm over the alleged assault in which a 23-year-old man was said to have been injured at Donegall Square North in the early hours of Saturday.
Noonan, from Gartan Avenue in Letterkenny, spoke only to confirm he understood the charge.
A detective constable initially opposed bail due to the accused living in another jurisdiction.
The court was told Noonan is currently studying at a university in Cork and that he would be living at home with his parents, who were present for the hearing.
Granting bail, District Judge Fiona Bagnall banned Noonan from contacting the alleged victim or any witnesses.
He is also to report to police in Strabane as part of his release conditions.
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