Ireland Man charged over alleged meat cleaver assault on flatmate, Longford court
Walter Fernandes, a 26-year-old man with an address at Apartment 4, Weavers Hall, Longford, is charged with assaulting his flatmate, a man, at that apartment on December 5, 2025. He is accused of banging the victim's head against a wall, putting his hands around his neck, kicking him, and holding a meat cleaver to his neck, and the injured man had cuts to his inner limb but needed no hospital treatment. A sitting of Longford District Court reported on June 17, 2026 saw Fernandes charged with producing a weapon during the alleged assault causing harm, and Judge Vincent Deane refused jurisdiction so the case will go to a higher court. The latest development is that the Book of Evidence is due to be served on July 7.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Walter Fernandes, 26, is charged with assaulting his flatmate.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at Apartment 4, Weavers Hall, Longford.
- When
- The alleged assault causing harm took place on December 5, 2025.
- Cause
- He is accused of banging the victim's head against a wall, putting his hands around his neck, and kicking him in the upper arm and chest.
- Weapon
- He is accused of holding a meat cleaver to the victim's neck.
- Investigation
- Gardaí were called to an apartment block where a male had been assaulted by his flatmate.
- Charges
- He is charged with producing a weapon, namely a meat cleaver, while allegedly committing assault causing harm.
- The key facts also list a charge of assault with intent to cause bodily harm on the same date and at the same location, which the article does not mention.
- In court
- He appeared before Judge Vincent Deane at Longford District Court at a recent sitting reported on June 17, 2026.
- Judge Deane refused jurisdiction, so the case will be sent to a higher court.
- The Book of Evidence is to be served on July 7.
- Other details
- The injured man received cuts to his inner limb and needed no hospital treatment.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatWalter Fernandes is charged with having assaulted his flatmate. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatHe is accused of banging the victim's head against a wall. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe alleged offence took place at apartment 4, Weavers Hall, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault causing harm took place on December 5, 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeHe is accused of putting his hands around the victim's neck. (longfordleader.ie)
- weaponHe is accused of holding a meat cleaver to the victim's neck. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí were called to an apartment block where a male had been assaulted by his flatmate. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with having produced a weapon, namely a meat cleaver. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe is also charged with an assault with intent to cause bodily harm on the same date and location. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Deane refused jurisdiction, so the case will be sent to a higher court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe Book of Evidence will be served on July 7. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe injured man received cuts to his inner limb and needed no hospital treatment. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Jun2026Man accused of holding meat cleaver to flatmate's neck appears before Longford Court
Reports the District Court appearance, the charges including producing a meat cleaver, the judge's refusal of jurisdiction, and the Book of Evidence date of July 7.
accused, Walter Fernandes, 26, male, namedWalter Fernandesvictim, male