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Case No. 15245Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 14 Jul 2022

Four men plead guilty to assault causing harm in Meenaneary, Co Donegal

On 14 July 2022, a man was seriously assaulted in his home at Meenaneary Close, Carrick, Co Donegal. Four men, Marcus Love (20), Jordan Ryle (25), Kieran Hughes (24) and Kyle Farrelly (27), are charged with assault causing harm to Christopher Lowther. On 11 December 2024 they pleaded guilty at Donegal Circuit Court before Judge John Aylmer, who sought a probation report for each man. The case was adjourned on the same terms and conditions, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Four men pleaded guilty to the serious assault of a man in his home in Meenaneary.
Where
The assault took place at Meenaneary Close, Carrick, Co Donegal.
When
The assault took place on July 14, 2022.
Other details
  • The victim is Christopher Lowther, a man whose age is not reported.
  • The four men are Marcus Love, aged 20; Jordan Ryle, aged 25; Kieran Hughes, aged 24; and Kyle Farrelly, aged 27.
Charges
The four men are charged with assault causing harm to Christopher Lowther, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
In court
  • The four men pleaded guilty before Judge John Aylmer at Donegal Circuit Court, as reported on December 11, 2024.
  • Judge Aylmer sought a probation report for each of the four men.
  • The case was adjourned on the same terms and conditions.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour men pleaded guilty to the serious assault of a man in his home in Meenaneary. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at Meenaneary Close, Carrick, Co Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on July 14, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe four men are charged with assault causing harm to Christopher Lowther. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe four men pleaded guilty at Donegal Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Aylmer sought a probation report for each of the four men. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned on the same terms and conditions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Dec2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Quartet plead guilty to serious assault of man in Meenaneary

    Four men pleaded guilty before Judge John Aylmer at Donegal Circuit Court. The case was adjourned and a probation report was sought for each man. No sentence is reported.

    accused, Marcus Love, 20, male, namedMarcus Loveaccused, Jordan Ryle, 25, male, namedJordan Ryleaccused, Kieran Hughes, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran Hughesaccused, Kyle Farrelly, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kyle Farrellyvictim, Christopher Lowther, maleChristopher Lowther