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Case No. 18148Assault on a garda; possession of a firearm · Co. Longford · 24 Apr 2020

Man charged with assaulting garda and firearm possession adjourned at Longford District Court

Kevin Stokes (31), of Lisanagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, was charged with possession of a firearm and with an assault on Garda Brian Carroll, an incident dated 24 April 2020 at Lisnanagh, Edgeworthstown. At the time of the report he was serving a custodial sentence, and his case was heard at Longford District Court. The judge said the matter could only proceed if a victim impact statement was available, and in the reported hearing the case was adjourned to 5 March for that statement. The latest development is that adjournment, with the defendant due to be released from custody in November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Kevin Stokes (31) was charged with possession of a firearm.
  • Kevin Stokes was charged with an assault on Garda Brian Carroll.
Where
The incident took place at Lisnanagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford; the report spells the place Lisanagh and Edgworthstown in places.
When
The incident date is 24 April 2020.
In court
  • The case was heard at Longford District Court and reported in February 2024.
  • Judge Bernadette Owens said the matter could only proceed if a victim impact statement was available.
  • The matter was adjourned to 5 March for the victim impact statement.
Sentence
Stokes is serving a custodial sentence and is due to be released from custody in November.
Other details
  • The defence said Stokes received a positive probation report and a positive report from the governor of Loughan House prison.
  • Defence solicitor Brid Mimnagh said Stokes had completed a number of courses while in custody.
  • A medical report relating to Stokes's children was also submitted.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Lisnanagh, Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault on the garda occurred on 24 April 2020. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKevin Stokes was charged with possession of a firearm and an assault on Garda Brian Carroll. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the matter could only proceed if a victim impact statement was available. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 5 March for the victim impact statement. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is serving a custodial sentence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the defendant had received a positive probation report and a positive report from the prison governor. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is due to be released from custody in November. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherA medical report relating to the defendant's children was also submitted. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Garda assault charge adjourned for victim impact statement

    First report of this case. Adds the charges, the 2020 incident date and location, the adjournment to 5 March for a victim impact statement, and details from the defence about the defendant's custody and reports.

    accused, Kevin Stokes, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Stokesvictim, Brian Carroll, irish (judged from name)Brian Carroll