A teenager accused of a serious assault has been found in contempt of court after a foulmouthed outburst on learning a bail application would not be made at this stage.

Jordan Beckett (18) whose address was given as no fixed abode, Enniskillen had been the victim of a stabbing incident around two weeks ago for which a male has been charged.

But just 48 hours after release from hospital Beckett is charged with unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on a male victim during an alleged attack on 24 February.

The victim is understood to have sustained serious head injuries and spent time in the Intensive Care Unit of South West Acute Hospital.

A police officer told Dungannon Magistrates Court she could connect the accused to the charge.

Beckett, who appeared by video-link, repeatedly put his head down leading District Judge Michael Ranaghan to enquire if he was ill and had been examined by a doctor.

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It was confirmed this had been done and no issues were found.

With Beckett still not engaging, Judge Ranaghan told him to sit up and present properly to the court.

A defending barrister advised there would be no application for bail at this stage as there is no suitable address for Beckett to be released to.

The Judge said: “Given what I’ve seen today that’s probably a very wise course of action.”

As the judge adjourned the case, Beckett launched an expletive-ridden tirade, which continued for some time despite warnings to be quiet.

He shouted: “What evidence do yous have? You have f*** all, you f***ing stupid c***ts."

This was followed by a prolonged rant laden with expletives.

Judge Ranaghan ordered the video-link to be muted and told the defence: “I can confirm I have taken a full note of everything the defendant said. That is clear contempt of court. A note will be held in the event of any future bail application.”

Accepting the comments were made the defence said: “I apologise for that outburst. I will speak with my client.”

Despite being muted, Beckett could clearly be on video-link screen, continuing to rage and gesturing into the camera.

Remanding him in custody to appear again until 26 March at Enniskillen Magistrates Court, Judge Ranaghan remarked: “I have a full note of this and it will certainly be held against him if he appears before me for a bail application, or whoever else is dealing with him.”