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Case No. 19953Assault causing harm · Co. Tipperary · 6 Apr 2023

Man accused of assaulting doctor at Tipperary University Hospital

Eoin Hughes, a 33-year-old man from Clonmel, County Tipperary, is accused by gardaí of assaulting a doctor at Tipperary University Hospital on 6 April 2023. He was charged with assault causing harm, and the allegation was heard during vacation sittings at Naas District Court on 24 August 2023, where he declined legal representation and was granted bail with conditions. The case is due to resume on 19 September 2023 in Clonmel District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man from Clonmel is accused of assaulting a doctor.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Tipperary University Hospital, County Tipperary.
When
  • Gardaí say the alleged assault happened on 6 April 2023.
  • A photo caption in the article gives the hearing date as Thursday, July 13, while the article text gives 24 August.
Other details
  • The accused is Eoin Hughes, 33 years old, with an address listed as 10 Boherduff Close, Clonmel.
  • Bail was granted with conditions: residence at his listed address, a curfew from 11pm to 6am, signing on three times daily, and no contact with the injured party.
  • The case was first reported on 29 August 2023 by kildarenow.com.
Charges
He is charged with assault causing harm under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
In court
  • The allegation was heard during vacation sittings at Naas District Court on 24 August 2023.
  • He declined legal representation and offered to represent himself.
  • The case will resume on 19 September 2023 in Clonmel District Court.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man from Clonmel is accused of assaulting a doctor. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged assault happened at Tipperary University Hospital. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault was on 6 April, according to gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegation was heard during vacation sittings at Naas District Court on 24 August. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused declined legal representation and offered to represent himself. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case will resume on 19 September in Clonmel District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherBail was granted with conditions including residence at his listed address, a curfew from 11pm to 6am, signing on three times daily, and no contact with the injured party. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Aug2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Doctor was allegedly assaulted, Kildare court told

    First report of the case. Adds the accused's name and age, the charge and the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act section, bail conditions, that he declined legal representation, and the next court date.

    accused, Eoin Hughes, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eoin Hughesvictim