Ireland Leo Marley charged with assault and criminal damage at Garda station, Donegal
Leo Marley, a 35-year-old man of no fixed abode, is charged with assaulting a man and causing him harm at Ard McCool, Stranorlar, and with damaging a cell at Letterkenny Garda Station on April 18, 2026. His solicitor said he has been in custody for some time. On May 27, 2026, he appeared before Letterkenny District Court by video link from Castlerea Prison, where it was heard that the High Court had granted him bail, but he has not yet been able to take it up because an address given for bail was deemed unsuitable. The matter was adjourned until June 8 for directions from the DPP.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court27 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Leo Marley, a 35-year-old man, is charged with assaulting a man and causing him harm.
- Marley is charged with damaging a cell with faeces, requiring professional deep cleaning costing €250.00; another report describes the charge as defecating in a Garda station cell.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place at Ard McCool, Stranorlar, County Donegal.
- When
- The alleged cell damage at Letterkenny Garda Station is dated April 18, 2026.
- Charges
- The assault charge is brought under sections 3(1) and 3(2) of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997.
- Marley is also charged with criminal damage at Letterkenny Garda Station on April 18, 2026.
- Investigation
- A medical report is awaited from a Dublin hospital in relation to an injured party.
- In court
- Marley appeared before Letterkenny District Court by video link from Castlerea Prison, as reported on May 27, 2026.
- Sergeant Jim Collins said the matter required directions from the DPP.
- The matter was adjourned until June 8 for directions from the DPP.
- Other details
- Marley was granted bail by the High Court but has not yet been able to take it up.
- An address given to gardaí for bail has been deemed not suitable.
- Marley's solicitor said his client has been in custody for some time.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe assault is alleged to have taken place at Ard McCool, Stranorlar. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA medical report is awaited from a Dublin hospital in relation to an injured party. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeMarley is charged with assaulting a man and causing him harm. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe assault charge is brought under the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeMarley is also charged with an offence at Letterkenny Garda Station on April 18, 2026. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with damaging a cell with faeces, requiring professional deep cleaning costing €250.00. (donegallive.ie)
- courtMarley appeared before Letterkenny District Court by video link from Castlerea Prison. (donegallive.ie)
- courtSergeant Jim Collins said the matter required directions from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned until June 8 for directions from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)
- otherMarley was granted bail by the High Court but has not yet been able to take it up. (donegallive.ie)
- otherAn address given to gardaí for bail has been deemed not suitable. (donegallive.ie)
- otherMarley's solicitor said his client has been in custody for some time. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 May2026Donegal man facing assault charge also accused of damaging cell with faeces
Court appearance for Leo Marley on an assault charge at Ard McCool, Stranorlar, and a criminal damage charge for an offence at Letterkenny Garda Station on April 18, 2026. Adds bail, address and medical report details, and the adjournment to June 8.
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