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Case No. 15654Assault · Co. Longford · 20 Apr 2024

Man accused of Longford assault to face Circuit Court trial

Lukasz Zdybel (39) of Longford is accused of two non-fatal assault offences, Section 3 and Section 3.a, alleged to have taken place on 20 April 2024 at Ard Michael, Ballinalee Road, Longford. A garda told Longford District Court that the Book of Evidence was served on him on the morning of the sitting, and Judge Bernadette Owens sent him forward for trial in the Circuit Court. The judge issued an alibi warning requiring notice to the State within 14 days if he relies on an alibi, and granted legal aid and an interpreter certificate. The latest reported development is the DPP's request for his return for trial at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Court on the two charges.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Lukasz Zdybel (39) of Longford faces two non-fatal assault charges.
Where
The alleged assaults took place at Ard Michael, Ballinalee Road, Longford.
When
The alleged assaults took place on 20 April 2024.
Charges
He is charged under Section 3 and Section 3.a of the non-fatal assault offences.
Investigation
A garda told the court he served the Book of Evidence on the defendant on the morning of the court sitting.
In court
  • Judge Bernadette Owens sent him forward for trial in the Circuit Court at a sitting of Longford District Court.
  • The DPP sought his return for trial at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Court on the two charges.
Other details
  • The judge issued an alibi warning requiring notice to the State within 14 days if he relies on an alibi.
  • Legal aid was granted in the name of his solicitor, Fiona Baxter, and one counsel.
  • The judge issued a certificate for an interpreter.
  • The tracker dates the article 25 October 2024, while the article itself shows publication on 28 October 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLukasz Zdybel faces two assault charges. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assaults took place at Ard Michael, Ballinalee Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assaults took place on 20 April 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda told the court he served the Book of Evidence on the defendant on the morning of the court sitting. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with Section 3 and Section 3.a non-fatal assaults. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe was sent forward for trial in the Circuit Court at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP sought to have him returned for trial at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Court on the two charges. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge issued an alibi warning requiring notice to the State within 14 days if he relies on an alibi. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted in the name of his solicitor, Fiona Baxter, and one counsel. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge issued a certificate for a Polish interpreter. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man accused of Longford assault to face Circuit Court trial

    Reports the referral of the case to Longford Circuit Court for trial on two charges, the Book of Evidence being served, an alibi warning and a Polish interpreter certificate. No earlier coverage of this incident appears in the existing cases.

    accused, Lukasz Zdybel, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lukasz Zdybel