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Case No. 18715Assault causing harm · Co. Clare · 24 Dec 2023

Asylum seeker in court over Christmas assault at Clare direct provision centre

Khaled Hamama (23), described as an asylum seeker, has been charged over an alleged assault causing harm to Djabir Gassen at the Central Hotel on Main Street, Miltown Malbay, Co Clare, on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2023. He is also charged with producing a box cutter during a fight and with two counts of criminal damage to cars belonging to Gassen and Owen Byrne. He first appeared at a special sitting of Nenagh District Court on St Stephen's Day, and was granted legal aid and remanded on bail when he appeared at Ennis District Court on Wednesday, as reported on 5 January 2024. He is due back in court on 17 January and has complied with his bail conditions since his first appearance.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Khaled Hamama (23), described as an asylum seeker, is charged in connection with an alleged assault causing harm to Djabir Gassen.
Where
  • The alleged assault took place at the Central Hotel on Main Street, Miltown Malbay, where Hamama was living at the time.
  • The article's headline and introduction describe the incidents as taking place at a north Clare direct provision centre, and Hamama now lives at the Knockalisheen direct provision centre.
When
  • The alleged assault took place on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2023.
  • The article describes the two criminal damage counts as taking place on Christmas Day.
Weapon
Hamama is charged with producing a box cutter during a fight.
Charges
  • Hamama is charged with assault causing harm to Djabir Gassen.
  • Hamama is charged with criminal damage by throwing paint onto a car belonging to Owen Byrne.
  • Hamama is charged with criminal damage by throwing a concrete block and stones at a car belonging to Djabir Gassen.
In court
  • Hamama first appeared on the charges at a special sitting of Nenagh District Court on St Stephen's Day.
  • Hamama appeared at Ennis District Court on Wednesday, as reported on 5 January 2024.
  • Judge Gabbett granted legal aid to Hamama's solicitor to represent him.
  • Hamama was remanded on bail to appear in court again on 17 January.
Investigation
Hamama has complied with his bail conditions since his first appearance.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the Central Hotel on Main Street, Miltown Malbay. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe incidents took place at a north Clare direct provision centre. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on Christmas Eve, 24 December. (clareecho.ie)
  • weaponHamama is charged with producing a box cutter during a fight. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHamama is charged with assault causing harm to Djabir Gassen. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHamama is charged with criminal damage by throwing paint onto a car belonging to Owen Byrne. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHamama is charged with criminal damage by throwing a concrete block and stones at a car belonging to Djabir Gassen. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHamama appeared at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHamama first appeared on the charges at a special sitting of Nenagh District Court on St Stephen's Day. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Gabbett granted legal aid to Hamama's solicitor to represent him. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHamama was remanded on bail to appear in court on 17 January. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherHamama was living at the Central Hotel at the time of the alleged offences and now lives at the Knockalisheen direct provision centre. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherHamama has complied with his bail conditions since his first appearance. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jan2024
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Asylum seeker in court over Christmas assault at Clare direct provision centre - Clare Echo

    Adds the full set of charges (a box cutter offence and two criminal damage counts on Christmas Day), the earlier special sitting at Nenagh District Court on St Stephen's Day, the bail conditions, legal aid and the 17 January remand date. Also mentions an unrelated Petro Drima case, which is not included.

    accused, Khaled Hamama, 23, male, namedKhaled Hamamavictim, Djabir GassenDjabir Gassenvictim, Owen Byrne, irish (judged from name)Owen Byrne