A 17-year-old County Derry boy appeared in court today charged with the attempted murder of his father.
The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared before Derry Magistrates Court.
He is accused of attempting to murder his father last Friday, June 10.
There was no bail application as there was no suitable address available for the boy.
The matter was adjourned until June 22 when the youth will appear before Magherafelt court via video link from a detention centre.
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