A 30-year-old Derry man who allegedly got his dog to bite the feet of his partner and tried to force-feed her dog food has been refused bail.
Jonathan Coups, from Glenside Road, appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with grievous bodily harm, setting a dog on another person and unlawful imprisonment.
Tho offences are alleged to have occurred on May 23 this year.
A police officer told the court he could connect the accuse to the charges.
District Judge Barney McElholm refused bail.
Coups was remanded in custody to appear in court again on 7 July.
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