A Co Tyrone man addicted to so-called legal highs allegedly attacked and robbed his partner of money to fund his habit, the High Court in Belfast heard yesterday.
Mark Corry (32), Ballymagorry, Strabane, is accused of breaking into the woman’s home and dragging her round the house before stealing £40 to pay for “magic dragon”. A prosecutor said the substance was being sold openly in Omagh.
Mr Corry faces charges of burglary, assault, robbery and resisting police on September 13th.
Mr Justice Weir was told that the woman was dragged about as Mr Corry tried to take her handbag. He allegedly took the cash before being forced out of the house. The court heard, however, that he climbed back in through a window.
Despite his partner later withdrawing her complaint, the prosecutor confirmed that police were pressing ahead with the case.
A defence suggestion that Mr Corry could live in Strabane was rejected and Mr Justice Weir denied bail.