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Case No. 12716Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 27 Dec 2024

Buncrana man's Book of Evidence served over Christmas 2024 assault

Bobby McColgan, 39, of Millfield, Buncrana, had the Book of Evidence served at Buncrana District Court over charges of assault causing harm arising from an incident at Linsfort, Buncrana on 27 December 2024. He indicated a wish to go forward to the Circuit Court on a signed guilty plea and was remanded until 13 November 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident is alleged to have taken place at Linsfort, Buncrana. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have occurred on 27 December 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant is charged with assault under Section 3(1) and Section 3(2) of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe Book of Evidence was served at Buncrana Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case came before Buncrana District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Donough Cleary told Judge Deirdre Gearty that the Book of Evidence has been served on Mr McColgan. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant's solicitor indicated a wish to go forward to the Circuit Court on a signed guilty plea. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMr McColgan was returned for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Gearty deferred the return for trial to allow the signed plea to be considered first. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLegal Aid for one counsel was granted. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for a period of two months. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the defendant until 13 November to allow further consultation. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Book of Evidence served on Buncrana man over alleged assault last Christmas

    Book of Evidence served; defendant indicated wish to go forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court on a signed guilty plea; remanded until 13 November 2025.

    accused, Bobby McColgan, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bobby McColgan