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Case No. 20713Assault · Co. Longford · 31 Jul 2022

Longford man accused of repeated assault on friend in Granard

Longford man Keith Kelly is accused of repeatedly punching and kicking a man he is described as a friend of, on Trumra Road, Granard, Co Longford, on 31 July 2022. The alleged victim went to Granard garda station at around 7:30pm to report the assault. Kelly was charged with assault and appeared at Longford District Court, where the defence said he is attending anger management counselling. The case was adjourned to 19 September for a probation report, and the State is expected to seek a victim impact statement. The latest development is that adjournment, with no finding or sentence reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The alleged victim said he was repeatedly punched in the head and torso.
  • The court was told the alleged attack continued with more kicks and punches.
  • The alleged victim sustained a soft tissue injury.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Trumra Road, Granard, Co Longford.
When
The alleged assault took place on 31 July 2022.
Investigation
  • The alleged victim went to Granard garda station at around 7:30pm to report the assault.
  • Sgt Mark Mahon outlined the State's case at the District Court sitting.
Charges
Keith Kelly was charged with assault.
In court
  • The case was adjourned to 19 September for a probation report.
  • The judge said a probation report was appropriate given the nature of the alleged offence.
Other details
  • The defence said Kelly is attending anger management counselling.
  • The State is expected to seek a victim impact statement.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged victim said he was repeatedly punched in the head and torso. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe court was told the alleged attack continued with more kicks and punches. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe alleged victim sustained a soft tissue injury. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Trumra Road, Granard, Co Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault was on 31 July 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe alleged victim went to Granard garda station to report the assault. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKeith Kelly was charged with assault. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 19 September for a probation report. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said a probation report was appropriate given the nature of the alleged offence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Kelly is attending anger management counselling. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe State is expected to seek a victim impact statement. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 14 Jun2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man accused of ‘repeated’ violent attack on friend

    Court report on a District Court appearance. Adds the charge, the alleged injury, the adjournment to 19 September for a probation report, and the defence's mention of anger management counselling.

    accused, Keith Kelly, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Kellyvictim, male