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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14633Domestic assault · Co. Wicklow

Bray man charged with domestic assault

Gary O'Brien, a man, was arrested at an address in Bray, Co. Wicklow, at 19:30 on 9 February and charged with domestic assault under Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. The incident date is not given, and the victim is not identified in the sources. He appeared before the courts on the morning of 10 February, where a Garda witness said he provided evidence of the charge and caution and he made no reply. The latest development reported is that court appearance.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man named Gary O'Brien was charged with domestic assault.
Charges
The charge is under Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
Where
He was arrested at an address in Bray, Co. Wicklow.
When
  • The arrest took place at 19:30 on 9 February.
  • The incident date is not given in the sources.
In court
He appeared before the courts on the morning of 10 February, the day the article was published.
Investigation
A Garda witness told the court that he provided evidence of the charge and caution, and he made no reply.
Other details
  • The sources do not state his age or nationality.
  • The headline refers to 17 previous warrants and being on bail, which the body text does not cover.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man was arrested at an address in Bray, Co. Wicklow. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place at 19:30 on the 9th of February. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with domestic assault under Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before the courts on the morning the article was published. (gript.ie)
  • courtA Garda witness told the court that he provided evidence of the charge and caution, and he made no reply. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Feb2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Man with 17 previous warrants arrested while on bail - Gript

    Court appearance on a domestic assault charge after an arrest in Bray on 9 February. The article gives no incident date, and its headline mentions 17 previous warrants and being on bail, which the body text does not cover.

    accused, Gary O'Brien, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary O'Brien