Ireland Case No. 21192Assault causing harm; possession of an article to intimidate; theft; criminal damage · Co. Donegal · 7 May 2023
Man charged over weekend assault of woman in Ballybofey, Donegal
Gerard Crawford, a 38-year-old man, has been charged over an alleged assault on a woman at Finn Farm, Cappry, Ballybofey, Co Donegal, on Sunday 7 May 2023. He also faces charges of producing a kitchen knife in a manner likely to intimidate, stealing an iPhone 12 and two counts of criminal damage. He was brought before Letterkenny District Court on the Monday, where Judge Éiteáin Cunningham granted him bail on his own bond of €500, nil cash, with conditions including staying away from Finn Farm. The latest development is that he was remanded to appear again before Letterkenny District Court on 10 July.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court9 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gerard Crawford, 38, was brought before Letterkenny District Court on the Monday after the incident.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place at Finn Farm, Cappry, Ballybofey, Co Donegal, where Crawford's address was given.
- When
- The alleged assault is said to have happened on Sunday, 7 May 2023.
- Weapon
- The article charged as capable of inflicting serious injury was a kitchen knife.
- Investigation
- Sergeant Gerard Dalton gave evidence of Crawford's arrest, charge and caution.
- Charges
- Crawford was charged with assaulting a woman and causing her harm.
- Crawford was charged with producing a kitchen knife in a manner likely to intimidate another person.
- Crawford is charged with stealing a black iPhone 12 valued at €500.
- Crawford faces two charges of criminal damage, to a bathroom door and to the front driver's door of a car.
- In court
- Judge Éiteáin Cunningham granted Crawford bail on his own bond of €500, nil cash.
- Bail conditions include not interfering with the alleged injured party or witnesses and staying away from Finn Farm.
- Sentence
- Crawford was remanded to appear again before Letterkenny District Court on 10 July.
- Other details
- Crawford was represented by solicitor Carrie Hegarty.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGerard Crawford was brought before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at Finn Farm, Cappry, Ballybofey. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe assault is alleged to have happened on Sunday, May 7. (donegallive.ie)
- weaponThe article charged as capable of inflicting serious injury was a kitchen knife. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationSergeant Gerard Dalton gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of Crawford. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeCrawford was charged with assaulting a woman and causing her harm. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeCrawford was charged with producing a kitchen knife in a manner likely to intimidate another person. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeCrawford is charged with stealing a black iPhone 12 valued at €500. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeCrawford faces two charges of criminal damage, to a bathroom door and to the front driver's door of a car. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham granted Crawford bail on his own bond of €500, nil cash. (donegallive.ie)
- courtBail conditions included not interfering with the alleged injured party or witnesses and staying away from Finn Farm. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceCrawford was remanded to appear again before Letterkenny District Court on July 10. (donegallive.ie)
- otherCrawford was represented by solicitor Carrie Hegarty. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 May2023Man brought to court over weekend assault of woman in Ballybofey
First report of this incident. Adds the specific charges, the kitchen knife, the phone theft, the criminal damage, the bail conditions and the next court date.
accused, Gerard Crawford, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerard Crawfordvictim, female