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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15075Assault (stabbing) in breach of a protection order · Co. Donegal

Donegal man charged over alleged stabbing of ex-partner appears in court

A man in his 30s has been charged over an alleged stabbing of his ex-partner at her home in County Donegal, and the incident date is not stated. A protection order was served on him in early November, and he was arrested and charged under section 33(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2018. On Friday, December 27, 2024, he appeared before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court, where he was granted bail on his own bond with no objection. The latest development is that the matter was adjourned to 20 January 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 30s has been charged over an alleged stabbing of his ex-partner at her home.
Where
The incident took place at a named address in Donegal.
When
The articles do not state the date of the incident.
Cause
The alleged assault was carried out by stabbing.
Other details
  • A protection order was served on the man in early November.
  • Legal aid was granted to the man's solicitor, Mr Donough Cleary.
  • The accused cannot be named for legal reasons to protect the identity of the alleged victim, who is a woman.
  • The man's nationality is not stated in the articles.
Investigation
Inspector Anthony Coyle gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution.
Charges
The man is charged under section 33(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2018.
In court
  • The man appeared before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, December 27, 2024.
  • Bail was granted on the accused's own bond with no objection.
  • Bail conditions include good behaviour and no further offences.
  • The matter was adjourned to 20 January 2025.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 30s has been charged over an alleged stabbing of his ex-partner at her home. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a named address in Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe alleged assault was carried out by stabbing. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationInspector Anthony Coyle gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged under section 33(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2018. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man was brought before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, December 27. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBail was granted on the accused's own bond, with no objection. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBail conditions include good behaviour and no further offences. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 20 January 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA protection order was served on the man in early November. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to the man's solicitor, Mr Donough Cleary. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be named for legal reasons to protect the identity of the alleged victim. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Dec2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man alleged to have stabbed ex partner appears in court

    Reports the man's court appearance, charge under the Domestic Violence Act 2018, bail granted and adjournment to 20 January 2025. The article does not state the incident date.

    accused, 30s, malevictim, female