A 32-year-old man has been charged with breaking into the home of the Bishop of Derry, Dr Seamus Hegarty.

He is due to appear before a magistrates’ court today.

The charge is subject to review by the Public Prosecution Service.

The burglary took place early on Friday morning at the property on the Buncrana Road in Derry.

Dr Hegarty was home at the time and disturbed the intruder.