By Nevin Farrell
Karl Mark John Watson of Glenview Drive in Limavady is accused of murdering 23-year-old Darren McGurk last week.
He had been taken to hospital where he died on Sunday.
The accused had been arrested on Friday and had been originally charged with grievous bodily harm and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Following Mr McGurk’s death he was further arrested and charged with murder.
The defendant appeared in the dock in handcuffs as a police officer said she believed she could connect the accused to the charges.
A prosecutor said she was asking for a remand in custody.
A defence solicitor said he had been “specifically instructed” not to make a bail application.
He told the court: “My client’s family have asked on their behalf to extend their sincere condolences to the McGurk family on this tragic situation.
“It is a close-knit community.”
District Judge Peter King remanded the defendant in custody to appear back at the same court via video link on April 15.
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