An Armagh man accused of grievous bodily harm with intent appeared in Crown Court without a solicitor, according to a report by Armagh I.
The defendant represented himself during the hearing and argued that “it's not that easy” to obtain a solicitor while in prison.
Advice to obtain legal representation
The court advised the man to find legal representation. The report does not identify him, state when the hearing took place or provide further details of the allegation, including the circumstances of the alleged incident.
Grievous bodily harm with intent is the accusation described in the report. The available material does not state whether the man has entered a plea, whether a solicitor has since been instructed or when the case will return to court.
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