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Case No. 10267Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 20 Mar 2026

Man charged with two assaults on woman in Rathmullan, Donegal

Usman Olanrewaju, a 28-year-old man, is accused of two prolonged assaults on a woman at Clearwater, Rathmullan, Co Donegal, on March 20 and March 23, 2026. It is alleged that he strangled her and sent her a text saying she would be put in a body bag if her father did not collect her. Gardaí arrested him at Chapel Road, Rathmullan, on March 24, 2026, and he was charged with two counts of assaulting a woman and causing her harm. At a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court, gardaí objected to bail, but he was granted bail with strict conditions, including a ban on contact with the injured party and on entering County Donegal, and the case was adjourned for directions from the DPP, as reported on March 30, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Other details
  • The suspect is Usman Olanrewaju, a 28-year-old man, and the victim is a woman.
  • He is alleged to have texted the woman that she would be put in a body bag if her father did not collect her.
What happened
  • Gardaí said the incidents were prolonged attacks, one lasting from midnight to 5am and another lasting two hours.
  • It was alleged that he used his hands to strangle the woman, who found it hard to breathe.
Where
The alleged assaults took place at Clearwater, Rathmullan, Co Donegal.
When
The two alleged assaults happened on March 20 and March 23, 2026.
Investigation
Gardaí arrested him at Chapel Road, Rathmullan, on March 24, 2026.
Charges
He is charged with two separate counts of assaulting a woman and causing her harm.
In court
  • He was brought before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court.
  • Gardaí objected to bail because of the seriousness of the charges and possible further charges.
  • He was granted bail with strict conditions.
  • He must have no contact with the injured party and must stay out of County Donegal, except for court appearances and solicitor consultations notified to gardaí in advance.
  • The case was adjourned for directions from the DPP.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt was alleged that he used his hands to strangle the woman, who found it hard to breathe. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe gardaí said the incidents were prolonged attacks, one lasting from midnight to 5am and another lasting two hours. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatHe allegedly texted the woman that she would be put in a body bag if her father did not collect her. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assaults took place at Clearwater, Rathmullan. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe two alleged assaults happened on March 20 and March 23, 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested him at Chapel Road, Rathmullan, on March 24, 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with two separate counts of assaulting a woman and causing her harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe was brought before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail because of the seriousness of the charges and possible further charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe was granted bail with strict conditions. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe must have no contact with the injured party. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered to stay out of County Donegal, except for court appearances and solicitor consultations notified to gardaí in advance. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for directions from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Mar2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man accused of ‘prolonged attack’ on woman banned from Donegal

    Reports the charges against Usman Olanrewaju, the bail conditions imposed, and the adjournment for DPP directions. Adds details of the alleged strangulation, a threatening text, and the arrest on March 24, 2026.

    accused, Usman Olanrewaju, 28, male, namedUsman Olanrewajuvictim, female