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Case No. 7602Assault · Co. Donegal · 30 Aug 2023

Donegal man charged over rake assault on wife in Letterkenny

A man in his 20s was arrested at an address in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, after he arrived intoxicated at the family home just before 7pm on Wednesday, 30 August 2023. It is alleged that he swung a rake at his wife, who jumped out of the way, and he is charged with assaulting his wife and son and with stealing €78 of alcohol from a shop. He claims he swung the rake at a car to stop his wife going shoplifting. On 1 September 2023 he appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where the judge granted bail with conditions and adjourned the case, the latest reported development.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 20s is accused of assaulting his wife with a rake at the family home in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Where
The accused was arrested at an address in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
When
The man arrived at the family home intoxicated on Wednesday, 30 August 2023, just before 7pm.
Weapon
It is alleged that the man swung a rake at his wife, who jumped out of the way.
Cause
The man claimed he swung the rake at a car, not at his wife, to stop her going shoplifting.
Investigation
Gardaí objected to bail, fearing the man would return to the family home.
Charges
  • The man was charged with assaulting his wife and son and with stealing €78 of alcohol from a shop.
  • The man was charged with assault and breaching a barring order under Section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act.
In court
  • The man appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 1 September 2023.
  • The judge granted bail with conditions, including staying away from his wife and staying off intoxicants.
  • The judge adjourned the case.
Other details
The accused apologised to his wife in court and swore never to drink again.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused was arrested at an address in Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe man arrived at the family home intoxicated on Wednesday, 30 August, just before 7pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe man claimed he swung the rake at the car to stop his wife going shoplifting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe husband swung a rake at his wife, who jumped out of the way. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí objected to bail, fearing the man would return to the family home. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with assaulting his wife and son and with stealing €78 of alcohol from a shop. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with assault and breaching a barring order under Section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted bail with conditions including staying away from his wife and staying off intoxicants. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused apologised to his wife in court and swore never to drink again. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Donegal man claims he attacked wife with rake to stop her going shoplifting

    First report of this case. The accused appeared at Letterkenny District Court, was granted bail with conditions, and the case was adjourned. The article also reports that he was charged with theft of €78 of alcohol from a shop.

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