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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9140Assault · Co. Donegal · 27 Feb 2024

Bundoran man ordered to attend court over 2024 hotel assault charge

On February 27, 2024, a man was allegedly assaulted at The Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, Co Donegal, by Colin Harrison, 46, of Market Square, Bundoran, a former friend of the injured man. Harrison was identified from CCTV footage and charged with assault under Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. At Ballyshannon District Court on June 10, 2026, Harrison was not present, was convicted of a motor insurance offence and fined €250 payable within four months, and was not disqualified from driving. The assault charge was adjourned to July 17, and the judge warned that a bench warrant would issue if he did not attend.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The injured man allegedly received several blows to the head, was put in a headlock, and suffered a cut.
Where
The alleged assault took place at The Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran.
When
The alleged assault took place on February 27, 2024.
Cause
The injured man was in the hotel and met the accused, a former friend of his.
Investigation
CCTV footage was obtained and the accused was identified.
Charges
Colin Harrison, 46, of Market Square, Bundoran, is charged with assault contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
In court
  • Harrison was not present at Ballyshannon Courthouse, where he faced two charges.
  • The court heard that Harrison had two previous convictions.
  • A victim impact statement was given to the court.
  • The assault charge was adjourned to July 17, when Harrison was ordered to attend Ballyshannon District Court, and the judge warned that a bench warrant would issue if he did not attend.
Sentence
Harrison was convicted of driving without approved insurance, fined €250 payable within four months, and not disqualified from driving.
Other details
  • Sources disagree on the plea: the key facts say the solicitor stated Harrison was pleading guilty to the assault charge, while the June 10, 2026 article says the solicitor indicated he had pleaded guilty to the motor insurance offence.
  • The solicitor told the court there were no previous convictions for insurance offences.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe injured man received a number of blows to the head and was put in a headlock, and he suffered a cut. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at The Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on February 27, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe injured man was in the hotel and met the accused, a former friend of his. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage was obtained and the accused was identified. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against The Person Act 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was not present at Ballyshannon Courthouse, where there were two charges against him. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was ordered to attend Ballyshannon District Court in July to hear the assault charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe court heard that the accused had two previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge warned that a bench warrant would be issued if the accused did not attend. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe assault charge was adjourned until July 17. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was convicted of driving without approved insurance and fined €250, payable within four months, and was not disqualified from driving. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the accused was pleading guilty to the assault charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor told the court there were no previous convictions for insurance offences. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA victim impact statement was given to the court. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jun2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Bundoran man ordered to be in court to hear hotel assault charge

    Reports the Ballyshannon District Court hearing on 10 June 2026: the assault charge was adjourned to July 17, the judge warned of a bench warrant, and the insurance conviction and fine are recorded.

    accused, Colin Harrison, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colin Harrisonvictim, male