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Case No. 14738Assault · Co. Longford · 17 Feb 2024

Assault case sent forward to Longford Circuit Court

John Baxter (29), of Callanagh, Kilcogy, Cavan, was charged with assaulting Karl McNabola, causing him harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. The alleged assault took place on 17 February 2024 at Longfield, Edgeworthstown, County Longford. The case was returned for trial in the Circuit Court on 21 January, when Judge Bernadette Owens sent it forward on one count and granted bail of €200 on Mr Baxter's own bond. A report published on 4 February 2025 says the case is to go before Longford Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
John Baxter faced a charge of assaulting Karl McNabola, causing him harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Longfield, Edgeworthstown, County Longford.
When
The alleged assault took place on 17 February 2024.
Other details
  • The suspect, John Baxter, is 29 years old and of Callanagh, Kilcogy, Cavan.
  • The victim, Karl McNabola, is a man.
  • Mr Baxter was granted bail on his own bond of €200.
  • The defendant was issued an alibi warning requiring notice to the prosecution within 14 days.
Charges
The charge is a single count of assault causing harm, which the defendant faces as an allegation.
In court
  • A Garda told the judge she served the defendant with the Book of Evidence on the morning of the court sitting.
  • The case was returned for trial in the Circuit Court on 21 January, on a single charge.
  • Judge Bernadette Owens sent the matter forward on one count, to be heard in Longford Circuit Court.
  • A report published on 4 February 2025 says the case is to go before Longford Circuit Court.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Longfield, Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 17 February 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeJohn Baxter faced a charge of assaulting Karl McNabola causing him harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtA Garda told the judge she served the defendant with the Book of Evidence on the morning of the court sitting. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was returned for trial in the Circuit Court on Tuesday 21 January on a single charge. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens sent the matter forward on one count, with consent to bail on Mr Baxter's own bond of €200. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was issued with an alibi warning requiring notice to the prosecution within 14 days. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Feb2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Assault case to go before Longford Circuit Court

    Reports the case being returned for trial in the Circuit Court on 21 January, with bail of €200 on his own bond and an alibi warning issued. The article does not mention the earlier sentencing reported in the existing case.

    accused, John Baxter, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Baxtervictim, Karl McNabola, irish (judged from name)Karl McNabola