Ireland Carer charged with assaulting wheelchair user in Ennis, Clare
Derrick Reid (43), a carer, is charged with assault causing harm of his long-term partner, a wheelchair user in his care, over an alleged assault at their home in Roslevan, Ennis, County Clare, on January 15, 2026. The woman was admitted to hospital with a suspected broken nose and bruising to her face and head. Reid also faces public order and public intoxication charges, and gardaí objected to bail, citing a genuine fear he would interfere with witnesses. At Ennis District Court, reported on January 24, 2026, Judge Alec Gabbett granted bail on conditions including that Reid remain out of Ennis, and he was remanded to appear on March 18, 2026 for DPP directions.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court24 Jan
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Derrick Reid, aged 43 and a carer, is charged with assault causing harm of a woman he was responsible for.
- The woman is a wheelchair user and Reid's long-term partner.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place at the couple's home at Roslevan, Ennis, County Clare.
- When
- The alleged assault took place on January 15, 2026.
- Charges
- Reid faces three charges, including assault causing harm of his long-term partner.
- Reid is also charged with public order and public intoxication offences.
- Investigation
- Gardaí objected to bail, saying there is a real and genuine fear that Reid will interfere with witnesses.
- Other details
- The woman was admitted to hospital with a suspected broken nose and bruising to her face and head.
- The defence said the woman has not yet given a statement to gardaí.
- The defence said both parties were highly intoxicated.
- In court
- Reid appeared at Ennis District Court, reported on January 24, 2026.
- Judge Alec Gabbett granted Reid bail on condition that he remain out of Ennis and reside at an address in Shannon Park, Newcastle, Galway.
- Reid was remanded on bail to appear before court on March 18, 2026 for DPP directions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA carer has appeared in court charged with assault causing harm of a wheelchair user and vulnerable woman he was responsible for. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at the couple's home at Roslevan, Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on January 15th. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationGardaí objected to bail, saying there is a real and genuine fear that Reid will interfere with witnesses. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeReid faces three charges, including assault causing harm of his long-term partner. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeReid is also charged with public order and public intoxication offences. (clareecho.ie)
- courtJudge Gabbett granted Reid bail on condition that he remain out of Ennis and reside at an address in Shannon Park, Newcastle, Galway. (clareecho.ie)
- courtReid was remanded on bail to appear before court on March 18th for DPP directions. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe woman was admitted to hospital with a suspected broken nose and bruising to her face and head. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe defence said the woman has not yet given a statement to gardaí. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe defence said both parties were highly intoxicated. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jan2026Carer charged with assault causing harm of wheel-chair user and vulnerable adult - Clare Echo
Court appearance for Derrick Reid, charged with three offences including assault causing harm of his wheelchair-user partner and carer charge; granted bail with conditions and remanded to March 18th for DPP directions.
accused, Derrick Reid, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derrick Reidvictim, female