A family has moved to England following a feud between two traveller groups in west Belfast, the High Court has heard.
Prosecutors said they quit their home in the Dunmurry area after property was smashed up and threats issued last week.
A pick-axe handle and knife-type weapon were allegedly brandished by three suspects during the disturbances.
One of the accused, Brian Mongan, faces charges of criminal damage, possessing an offensive weapon, attempted burglary with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and issuing a threat to kill.
An application for bail by the 47-year-old, of White Rise, Dunmurry, was adjourned by a judge who requested more information on how the dispute started.
Crown counsel Sheena Mahaffey said the case related to alleged attacks on a neighbouring home and another property at Glenbawn Avenue in the Poleglass area last Saturday.
It was alleged that Mongan and two other men had gone to the second address armed with weapons and tried to get in.
Mrs Mahaffey disclosed that all members of the other family have since left and moved to England.
Opposing bail, she said police have been able to locate the other two suspects, aged 18 and 19, who have refused to give themselves up.
Denis Boyd, defending, rejected claims of any long-running dispute between the families.
He told the court the alleged trouble stemmed only from a serious complaint made by Mongan's daughter after she attended a party that night.
Mr Boyd also argued it was wrong to fear his client would go on the run just because his co-accused were still at large.
But adjourning the application until next week, Mr Justice Weatherup said: "If this issue has a broader background and broader history involving other matters I haven't been informed about that presents a different picture."
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