A Co Derry man accused of shouting at two Romanians in a Turkish barbers and telling them “speak English, this is Ireland”, has been remanded in custody.
Cahill Seamus Doherty (47) of Brookview Glen, Eglinton, appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court on Friday, charged with disorderly behaviour on August 22.
Police were called to a Turkish barbers in the Diamond area of Derry at 10am on August 22.
The owner told them Doherty had entered the premises and appeared to be intoxicated.
As the defendant was waiting, two Romanians came in and began talking in their own language, at which Doherty was said to have shouted “speak English this is Ireland”.
Shortly afterwards, when two of the barbers began speaking in their native language, Doherty was said to have shouted again about speaking English.
Defence counsel Grainne McAnaney said the accused was “vehemently denying” the charge and would claim it was “banter”.
The barrister said that Doherty had taken steps to tackle his alcohol issue and asked for bail with conditions.
Deputy District Judge Alan White refused bail and remanded Doherty in custody to appear again on September 19.
