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Case No. 5043Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick · 9 Nov 2023

Chawke siblings charged over assault at Adare hotel, Co Limerick

Alison and Bill Chawke were charged with assaulting two men at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick, on 9 November 2023. They were remanded on bail, and the judge refused jurisdiction so the matter returns to the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 Oct
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo siblings were charged with assaulting two men at a hotel in Adare. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAlison Chawke is accused of gouging the eyes of one man and kicking another in the head. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAlison Chawke is accused of throwing a pint glass at the alleged victims and other patrons. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBill Chawke is accused of hitting one of the men's head off a bar counter. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe assault happened at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened on 9 November 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe incident was captured on CCTV. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBill Chawke was charged with two counts of assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the accused be dealt with by summary disposal. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge granted an eight-week adjournment for the State to prepare a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe two accused were remanded on bail on their own bonds of €100. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused are due to return to court on 3 December to be served a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNeither accused made any reply when charged. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2024
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Daughter and son of prominent publican charged with violent assault in Co Limerick hotel

    First report of this case in the list. Adds the charges, the accused's names and ages, the allegations against each, the District Court hearing in Newcastle West where jurisdiction was refused, and the bail and return date of 3 December.

    accused, Alison Chawke, 40, female, named, irish (judged from name)Alison Chawkeaccused, Bill Chawke, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bill Chawkevictim, malevictim, male