Ireland Man charged over violent row at Longford direct provision centre
On July 2, 2023, a violent row allegedly broke out at a direct provision centre at Richmond Court in Longford town. Gardaí allege that Youseff Azeddou, a man, lacerated a male security guard's left arm when the guard tried to separate him from another man. Azeddou was charged with two counts of assault causing harm, possession of a knife, and affray, and he told gardaí after his arrest that another man had attacked him. At Longford District Court, Judge Fiona Brennan ruled the case too serious for the District Court, and the court was told a not guilty plea would mean a Circuit Court hearing. The latest development is that Azeddou was remanded on bail to Longford District Court on June 11.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A male security guard allegedly received lacerations to his left arm when he tried to separate the accused and another man.
- Where
- The incident took place at a direct provision centre at Richmond Court in Longford town.
- When
- The violent row took place on July 2, 2023.
- Investigation
- Gardaí spoke to a number of witnesses and examined CCTV footage.
- Charges
- The accused, Youseff Azeddou, faces two counts of assault causing harm.
- The accused was also charged with possession of a knife and with affray, including production of a knife during the same incident.
- In court
- Judge Fiona Brennan ruled the case too serious to be heard in the District Court.
- A Garda Sergeant said a not guilty plea would mean the case had to be heard in the Circuit Court.
- The accused was remanded on bail to Longford District Court on June 11.
- Other details
- The accused told gardaí after his arrest that another man in the centre had attacked him.
- The other man involved also sustained multiple lacerations to his arm and body.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA male security guard allegedly received lacerations to his left arm when he tried to separate the accused and another man. (gript.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a direct provision centre in Longford town. (gript.ie)
- whereThe centre is at Richmond Court in Longford town. (gript.ie)
- whenThe violent row took place on July 2, 2023. (gript.ie)
- investigationGardaí spoke to a number of witnesses and examined CCTV footage. (gript.ie)
- chargeThe accused faces two counts of assault causing harm. (gript.ie)
- chargeThe accused has also been charged with possession of a knife. (gript.ie)
- chargeThe accused was also charged with affray and production of a knife during the same incident. (gript.ie)
- courtThe Garda Sergeant said a not guilty plea would mean the case had to be heard in the Circuit Court. (gript.ie)
- courtJudge Fiona Brennan ruled the case too serious to be heard in the District Court. (gript.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded on bail to Longford District Court on June 11. (gript.ie)
- otherThe accused told gardaí after his arrest that another man in the centre had attacked him. (gript.ie)
- otherThe other man involved also sustained multiple lacerations to his arm and body. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 May2024Security guard allegedly received lacerations to left arm in asylum centre fight, court hears - Gript
Court report on the accused's appearance at Longford District Court. Adds the charges, the alleged injuries to a security guard and another man, the CCTV evidence, the transfer issue to the Circuit Court, and the bail remand date.
accused, Youseff Azeddou, 26, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Youseff Azeddouvictim, maleaccused, male