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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14834Assault on a garda; breach of the peace; assault causing harm; obstruction of a peace officer · Co. Donegal

Letterkenny man charged with assaulting garda, granted bail

John Boyle, a 59-year-old man of Leck Cottages, Letterkenny, County Donegal, has been charged with assaulting Garda Neil Kemmy, along with a breach of the peace, two counts of assault causing harm and obstructing a peace officer, over alleged incidents from October 2023. Garda McDyer gave evidence of his arrest, charge and caution, and he was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station. He appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court, reported on 23 January 2025, where no objection was made to bail and he was granted bail on his own bond of €100. The case was adjourned to Letterkenny District Court for formal directions from the DPP, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
John Boyle, a 59-year-old man, is charged with assaulting Garda Neil Kemmy.
Where
Boyle lives at Leck Cottages, Letterkenny, County Donegal.
When
The charges relate to alleged incidents from October 2023.
Charges
  • Boyle is charged with a breach of the peace.
  • Boyle is charged with two counts of assault causing harm.
  • Boyle is charged with obstructing a peace officer.
Investigation
Garda McDyer gave evidence of Boyle's arrest, charge and caution, and he was conveyed to Letterkenny Garda Station.
Other details
Boyle was brought to Letterkenny courthouse in handcuffs amid a heavy garda presence on a Wednesday evening.
In court
  • Boyle appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court, as reported on 23 January 2025.
  • No objection was made to bail.
  • Boyle was granted bail on his own bond of €100.
  • The case was adjourned to Letterkenny District Court for formal directions from the DPP.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereBoyle lives at Leck Cottages, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeBoyle is charged with assaulting Garda Neil Kemmy. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeBoyle is also charged with a breach of the peace. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeBoyle faces charges over alleged incidents from October 2023, including two of assault causing harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeBoyle is also charged with obstructing a peace officer. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBoyle appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBoyle was granted bail in his own bond of €100. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Letterkenny District Court for formal directions from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man in court charged with assaulting garda in Letterkenny

    Reports the first court appearance of John Boyle, who is charged with assaulting Garda Neil Kemmy and other offences, including charges relating to alleged incidents from October 2023. Bail was granted and the case was adjourned.

    accused, John Boyle, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Boylevictim, Neil Kemmy, irish (judged from name)Neil Kemmy