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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16827Assault · Co. Donegal · 7 Mar 2022

Bench warrant issued for man charged with assault at Donegal Town takeaway

Craig Black, a 28-year-old man from Castlefin, is charged with assaulting another man and causing him harm at Apache Pizza, The Diamond, Donegal Town, on March 7, 2022. A previous hearing had adjourned the matter to June 24 for the book of evidence to be served and the defendant to be sent forward for trial. On Monday, June 24, 2024, Black did not attend Donegal District Court, and his solicitor, Frank Murphy, said he was not present. Judge Michael Connellan granted gardaí's application for a bench warrant with a €100 bond, as reported on June 26, 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Craig Black is charged with assaulting another man and causing him harm.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Apache Pizza, The Diamond, Donegal Town.
When
The alleged assault happened on March 7, 2022.
Other details
  • The suspect is a 28-year-old man from Castlefin, and the victim is a man who is not named.
  • The sources do not state Craig Black's nationality.
In court
  • A previous hearing adjourned the matter to June 24 for the book of evidence to be served and the defendant to be sent forward for trial.
  • Black was due before Donegal District Court on Monday, June 24, 2024, to be served with the book of evidence.
  • Black did not attend, and his solicitor, Frank Murphy, said his client was not present at the hearing.
  • Gardaí applied for a bench warrant, which Judge Michael Connellan granted with a €100 bond.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe assault took place at Apache Pizza, The Diamond, Donegal Town. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe assault is alleged to have happened on March 7, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeCraig Black is charged with assaulting another man and causing him harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtCraig Black was due before Donegal District Court on Monday. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA bench warrant was issued after the accused failed to attend a court sitting where he was due to be served with the book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA previous hearing had adjourned the matter to June 24 for the book of evidence to be served and the defendant sent forward for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Frank Murphy said his client was not present at Monday's hearing. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí applied for a bench warrant, which Judge Michael Connellan granted with a €100 bond. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jun2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Bench warrant for man charged with assault at Donegal Town take away

    Reports a bench warrant issued after the accused failed to attend court on Monday 24 June 2024 (article dated 26 June 2024). Judge Michael Connellan granted the warrant with a €100 bond.

    accused, Craig Black, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Craig Blackvictim, male