Ireland Case No. 22368Assault · Co. Leitrim · 5 Jun 2021
Assault charges against Jimmy and James Cullen dismissed at Manorhamilton District Court
Charges of assault against Jimmy Cullen and James Cullen, who allegedly assaulted Joseph Cullen at Knocknaclassagh, Glencar, Co Leitrim on 5 June 2021, were dismissed at Manorhamilton District Court on 8 February 2023 after Judge Sandra Murphy found there was not sufficient evidence to convict.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Acquitted15 Feb
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJoseph Cullen went to his land at Glencar to get sheep shears. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whatJoseph Cullen sustained a bruised nose, busted lip and bruise on his elbow. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whatJoseph Cullen owns half of the land jointly with his brother Jimmy. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whatGarda Niall McGill observed Joseph Cullen had a swollen nose and a cut to his lip at Sligo Garda Station. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at Knocknaclassagh, Glencar, Co Leitrim. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault occurred on 5 June 2021. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe charges named the wrong location for the alleged incident. (leitrimobserver.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Feb2023Leitrim court hears not sufficient evidence to convict brother and nephew of assault
Court hearing at which the assault charges were dismissed for insufficient evidence, including full witness testimony from Joseph Cullen, John Rooney and Garda Niall McGill.
victim, Joseph Cullen, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph Cullenaccused, Jimmy Cullen, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jimmy Cullenaccused, James Cullen, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Cullen