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Case No. 18508Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick · 27 May 2023

Farmer charged with assault causing harm over cattle dispute in Clarina

It is alleged that on 27 May 2023 at Corcamore, Clarina, County Limerick, Stephen Holland, aged 48, put his hands around the throat of a male neighbour and wedged him against a shed during a dispute over the movement of cattle. Holland was charged with one count of Section 3 assault causing harm. At Newcastle West Court on 24 January 2024, his solicitor said the matter is contested, and Judge Carol Anne Coolican declined jurisdiction, citing a medical report, so the case will not be heard at district court level. The matter was then adjourned to a date in March at Newcastle West Court for DPP's directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • It is alleged that Stephen Holland put his two hands around the victim's throat and wedged him against a shed.
  • It is alleged that the victim lost consciousness.
  • It is alleged that Holland told his neighbour he was going to kill him.
Where
The alleged incident took place at Corcamore, Clarina, County Limerick.
When
The alleged incident took place on 27 May 2023.
Cause
The altercation was over the movement of cattle.
Other details
The victim allegedly experienced pain in his head and dizziness after the incident.
Charges
Stephen Holland, aged 48, of Corcamore, Clarina, was charged with one count of Section 3 assault causing harm.
In court
  • The case was heard at Newcastle West Court and reported on 24 January 2024.
  • The solicitor for the accused said the matter is contested.
  • Judge Carol Anne Coolican declined jurisdiction, citing a medical report, so the case will not be heard at district court level.
  • The matter was adjourned to a date in March at Newcastle West Court for DPP's directions.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged the accused put his two hands around the victim's throat and wedged him against a shed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatIt is alleged the victim lost consciousness. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatIt is alleged the accused told his neighbour he was going to kill him. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at Corcamore, Clarina. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on May 27, 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe altercation was over the movement of cattle. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeStephen Holland was charged with one count of Section 3 assault causing harm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor for the accused said the matter is contested. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge declined jurisdiction, so the case will not be heard at district court level, citing a medical report. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge cited a medical report in declining jurisdiction. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to a date in March at Newcastle West Court for DPP's directions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim allegedly experienced pain in his head and dizziness after the incident. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jan2024
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick farmer choked and threatened to kill neighbour over cattle, court hears

    First report of this case. The matter was adjourned to a date in March at Newcastle West Court for DPP's directions, after the judge declined jurisdiction in light of a medical report.

    accused, Stephen Holland, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Hollandvictim, male