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Case No. 20961Assault, obstructing a garda, threatening and abusive behaviour · Co. Longford · 6 Nov 2022

Judge to decide if Ballymahon assault case can be heard in District Court

Fabiano Moaias Sreitas (24), a man from Tully House, Eyrecourt, Co Galway, is charged over an alleged incident with a man at Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon, Co Longford, on 6 November 2022. The charges are assaulting and obstructing a garda, threatening and abusive behaviour, and the alleged assault of a male. At a District Court sitting in May 2023, Judge Bernandette Owens heard partial evidence and did not decide whether the case could be heard in the District Court, because medical reports were not available. The accused was remanded on continuing bail pending DPP directions and adjourned to a Longford District Court sitting on 20 June, where full evidence is expected and the judge is expected to decide whether the case is dealt with summarily or sent to the Circuit Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The accused faces charges of assaulting and obstructing a garda, threatening and abusive behaviour, and the alleged assault of a male.
Cause
Two men were charged with public order offences after arguing about religion in the street.
Where
The incident allegedly took place at Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon, Co Longford.
When
The incident allegedly took place on 6 November 2022.
Other details
The accused is Fabiano Moaias Sreitas, a 24-year-old man of Tully House, Eyrecourt, Co Galway.
Investigation
The DPP has not yet issued directions, and the accused was remanded on continuing bail pending those directions.
In court
  • Judge Bernandette Owens heard partial evidence at the District Court.
  • The judge did not decide whether the case could be heard in the District Court, because medical reports were not available to the court.
  • The accused was remanded on continuing bail to a Longford District Court sitting on 20 June.
  • At the next sitting the judge is expected to hear full evidence and decide whether the case is dealt with summarily or sent to the Circuit Criminal Court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident allegedly took place at Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident allegedly took place on 6 November 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeTwo men were charged with public order offences after arguing about religion in the street. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces charges of assaulting and obstructing a garda, threatening and abusive behaviour, and the alleged assault of a male. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtFabiano Moaias Sreitas was remanded on continuing bail at the District Court pending directions from the DPP. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernandette Owens heard partial evidence at the District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge would not decide jurisdiction because medical reports were not available to the court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail to a Longford District Court sitting on 20 June. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtAt the next sitting the judge is expected to hear full evidence and decide whether the case is dealt with summarily or sent to the Circuit Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 May2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Judge to decide if Longford assault case can be heard in District Court

    Court update: the judge could not decide jurisdiction without medical reports and adjourned the matter to a sitting of Longford District Court on 20 June.

    accused, Fabiano Moaias Sreitas, 24, male, namedFabiano Moaias Sreitasvictim, male