Tyrone man returned for trial on domestic abuse strangulation charges

A County Tyrone man has been returned for trial in relation to strangulation within a domestic abuse situation.

Appearing for a committal hearing was Eamon Joseph Harper (46) from Fairview Heights, Dromore, who is accused of intentionally applying pressure to the throat or neck of a woman, intending to affect her ability to breathe or the flow of blood to her brain.

This is alleged to have occurred on a date between June 1 and July 1 2025.

It is further alleged he engaged in a course of abusive behaviour likely to cause the woman to suffer physical or psychological harm on dates between November 1 2024 and November 1 2025.

No further details surrounding the circumstances of the alleged offences were disclosed during the brief hearing before Omagh Magistrates Court.

A prosecuting lawyer said there is a case to answer which was agreed by District Judge Conor Heaney.

Harper spoke only to confirm his identity and that he understood the charges against him.

He declined to call witnesses or give evidence on his own behalf at this stage.

Judge Heaney remanded him on £300 bail to appear for arraignment at Dungannon Crown Court on December 8.