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Case No. 10399Assault causing harm · Co. Longford · 30 Jul 2024

Longford man pleads guilty to assault causing harm on neighbour

On 30 July 2024 in Longford town, Christopher Kelly (58) punched his neighbour, a man, several times, leaving him with a black eye and bruising. The DPP directed that Kelly be charged with assault causing harm. Kelly pleaded guilty at Longford District Court, where the judge accepted jurisdiction and he was remanded on bail. The case was adjourned until 12 May, when mitigation is to be presented, and gardaí are to ask the victim whether he wants to make a victim impact statement.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted20 Mar
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Christopher Kelly, 58, pleaded guilty to punching his neighbour several times.
Where
The assault took place in Longford town.
When
The assault took place on 30 July 2024.
Cause
Kelly said he lost his temper and struck the victim several times.
Investigation
  • CCTV footage corroborated the account and showed the defendant striking the victim.
  • Gardaí need more time to ask the victim whether he wants to make a victim impact statement.
Charges
The DPP directed that Kelly be charged with assault causing harm.
In court
  • Kelly pleaded guilty at Longford District Court and was remanded on bail.
  • The judge accepted jurisdiction, so the case can be dealt with in the district court.
  • The case was adjourned until 12 May, when mitigation is to be presented.
Other details
  • The victim suffered a black eye and bruising.
  • The prosecution said the situation was connected to an ongoing issue between neighbours.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatChristopher Kelly pleaded guilty to punching his neighbour several times. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on 30 July 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeKelly said he lost his temper and struck the victim several times. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage corroborated the account and showed the defendant striking the victim. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe DPP directed that Kelly be charged with assault causing harm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction, so the case can be dealt with in the district court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtKelly was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned until 12 May. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtMitigation will be presented at the next court appearance. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim suffered a black eye and bruising. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe prosecution said the situation was connected to an ongoing issue between neighbours. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí need more time to ask the victim whether he wants to make a victim impact statement. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Mar2026
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    'Black eye and bruising' - Longford man pleads guilty to assault causing harm on neighbour

    Kelly pleaded guilty at Longford District Court and was remanded on bail. Mitigation is to be presented at the next appearance, and gardaí are to ask the victim whether he wants to make a victim impact statement.

    convicted, Christopher Kelly, 58, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Kellyvictim, male