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Case No. 20446Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 2 Jul 2023

Man charged with assault causing harm in Castlefin, Co Donegal

On 2 and 3 July 2023, an alleged assault causing harm took place at Emmett Park, Castlefin, Co Donegal. The alleged victim was Lee Rowan. Tristan McAteer, a 24-year-old man, was arrested and charged with assaulting Lee Rowan and causing him harm. On 5 July 2023 he appeared before Letterkenny District Court, where he was granted bail and ordered to stay away from Emmett Park and to have no contact with the alleged victim or witnesses. The case was adjourned until 18 September 2023, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man was charged with assault causing harm following an alleged incident at the weekend in Castlefin, Co Donegal.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Emmett Park, Castlefin.
When
The alleged assault took place between 2 and 3 July 2023.
Other details
  • The alleged victim is Lee Rowan, a man.
  • The suspect is Tristan McAteer, a 24-year-old man whose address was given as Market Square, Castlefin.
Charges
McAteer was charged with assaulting Lee Rowan, causing him harm, and evidence of his arrest, charge and caution was submitted to the court.
In court
  • McAteer was brought before Letterkenny District Court on Wednesday, 5 July 2023.
  • The judge granted McAteer bail on his own bond of €200, nil cash; the article describes this as conditional bail.
  • The case was adjourned until 18 September 2023.
Sentence
McAteer was ordered to stay away from Emmett Park, Castlefin, and to have no contact with the alleged victim or witnesses.
Investigation
A garda sergeant told the court that more serious charges could be brought, pending direction from the DPP.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was charged with assault causing harm following an alleged incident at the weekend in Castlefin. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Emmett Park, Castlefin. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place between 2 and 3 July 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant told the court more serious charges could be brought, pending direction from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMcAteer was charged with assaulting Lee Rowan, causing him harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMcAteer was brought before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted McAteer bail on his own bond of €200, nil cash. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 18 September. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceMcAteer was ordered to stay away from Emmett Park, Castlefin, and to have no contact with the alleged victim or witnesses. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jul2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man in court over serious assault in Castlefin

    First report of the case. Tristan McAteer is also named in existing case 4936, but that case concerns a 2024 stabbing in Ballybofey, a different incident.

    accused, Tristan McAteer, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tristan McAteervictim, Lee Rowan, male, irish (judged from name)Lee Rowan