Ireland Longford man fined €350 for assault on civil summons server
On 19 January 2023 at about 1.40pm, a man trying to serve a civil summons at the Esker, Ballinalee, Co Longford home of William Hughes (57) alleges that Hughes struck him three or four times in the face, leaving a bruise to his right eye. Hughes pleaded guilty to a section 2 assault before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court, where Sergeant Mark Mahon appeared for the state. The defence said Hughes had been hit by the injured party's car during the incident, and the court heard he has five previous convictions, some involving assaults. Reported on 4 April 2024, Hughes was fined €350 with six months to pay, and the judge warned that a further assault charge would bring a custodial sentence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced4 Apr
2 reports
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The injured party alleges he was struck three or four times in the face by Hughes.
- The injured party had a bruise to his right eye.
- Hughes assaulted a man who was trying to serve him with a civil summons.
- Where
- The summons was being served at Hughes's home address in Esker, Ballinalee, Co Longford.
- When
- The assault happened on 19 January 2023 at 1.40pm.
- Cause
- The defence said the summons server was not entirely welcome at the house.
- Charges
- Hughes pleaded guilty to a section 2 assault.
- In court
- The case was heard before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court, with Sergeant Mark Mahon appearing for the state.
- The judge noted Hughes's early guilty plea as a benefit.
- Other details
- Hughes said he had been hit by the injured party's car during the incident, as the defence put it.
- Hughes has five previous convictions, some of which include assaults.
- The sentence was reported by the Longford Leader on 4 April 2024.
- Sentence
- Hughes was fined €350 and given six months to pay, dealt with by way of fine only.
- The judge warned that a further assault charge would bring a custodial sentence.
19 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe injured party alleges he was struck three or four times in the face. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe injured party had a bruise to his right eye. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatHughes assaulted a man who was trying to serve him with a civil summons. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe summons was being served at Hughes's home address. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on 19 January 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident happened at 1.40pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeThe defence said the summons server was not entirely welcome at the house. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHughes pleaded guilty to a section 2 assault. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Longford District Court before Judge Bernadette Owens. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge noted the early guilty plea. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHughes was dealt with by way of fine only. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHughes was fined €350 and given six months to pay. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge warned that a further assault charge would lead to a custodial sentence. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHughes said he had been hit by the injured party's car during the incident. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHughes has five previous convictions, some of which include assaults. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge noted the early guilty plea as a benefit. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defence said Hughes had been hit by the injured party's car during the incident. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge warned that a future assault charge would bring a custodial sentence. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Apr2024Man in the Midlands who ‘lost his temper’ fined for assault on summons server
Court report of the sentence. It adds the guilty plea, the fine of €350 with six months to pay, the judge's warning about future assault charges, and the defence account that Mr Hughes was hit by the other man's car.
convicted, William Hughes, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Hughesvictim, male - 4 Apr2024Longford man who ‘lost his temper’ fined for assault on summons server
Adds the court details: the guilty plea before Judge Bernadette Owens, the injuries alleged by the summons server, Hughes's five previous convictions, the defence account that Hughes was hit by the car, and the judge's warning about future assault charges.
convicted, William Hughes, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Hughesvictim, male