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Case No. 18847Assault causing harm · Co. Kerry · 16 Dec 2023

Man charged over assault at Kerry refugee centre

On Saturday 16 December 2023, Volodymer Levenets, a man, was assaulted at the Purple Heather in the Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, near Killarney, Co Kerry, a residence for Ukrainian refugees, and he needed treatment for an arm injury at University Hospital Kerry. Alexic Shenduk, a 53-year-old Ukrainian man, was arrested on 17 December and charged with assault causing harm to Mr Levenets. On 18 December he appeared before Tralee District Court, where Judge Philip O'Leary granted him bail on conditions, and the matter is due before Dingle District Court on Friday for directions from the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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When
The incident took place on Saturday 16 December 2023.
Where
The assault took place at the Purple Heather in the Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, near Killarney, Co Kerry.
Other details
The Purple Heather was a residence for Ukrainian refugees, and both the accused and the victim were living there.
What happened
  • Volodymer Levenets, a man, sustained an arm injury and needed medical treatment at University Hospital Kerry.
  • Alexic Shenduk, a 53-year-old Ukrainian man, is the accused.
Investigation
Mr Shenduk was arrested on 17 December in relation to the incident.
Charges
Mr Shenduk was charged with assault causing harm to Mr Levenets.
In court
  • On 18 December Mr Shenduk appeared before Tralee District Court, and gardaí objected to bail over the serious nature of the assault and concerns he could leave the jurisdiction.
  • Bail conditions included surrendering his passport, signing on daily at Killarney Garda Station, providing his mobile phone number, and staying away from the Purple Heather and the victim.
  • The matter is due before Dingle District Court on Friday for directions from the DPP.
Sentence
Judge Philip O'Leary granted Mr Shenduk bail, while expressing concern about the proximity of the parties.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim sustained an arm injury and needed medical treatment at University Hospital Kerry. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at the Purple Heather in the Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, near Killarney. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested the day before his court appearance in relation to the incident. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with assault causing harm to Volodymer Levenets. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Tralee District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtBail conditions included surrendering his passport, signing on daily at Killarney Garda Station and providing his mobile phone number. (rte.ie)
  • courtBail conditions required him to stay away from the Purple Heather and the victim. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe matter is due before Dingle District Court on Friday for directions from the DPP. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was released on bail. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe Purple Heather was a residence for Ukrainian refugees. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Dec2023
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man charged over assault at Kerry refugee centre

    No existing case covers this Kerry incident. The article reports the accused's charge, court appearance, bail conditions and next court date, and the victim's hospital treatment.

    accused, Alexic Shenduk, 53, male, Ukrainian, named, non-irishAlexic Shendukvictim, Volodymer Levenets, maleVolodymer Levenets