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Case No. 17426Assault causing serious harm · Co. Limerick · 30 Jun 2019

Man goes on trial over alleged finger-biting after brother's wedding, Limerick

On 30 June 2019, Uche Georgewill (42), a man, allegedly bit the tip of his brother Chukwuma Georgewill Mangor's finger at the victim's home at Curran Birin, Castletroy, after the victim's wedding. The accused has denied one count of intentionally causing serious harm and one count of assault causing harm. A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on 29 April 2024, and Judge Tom O'Donnell adjourned the trial to the following day, with the accused remanded on bail. The trial is expected to last a week, and no verdict has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man went on trial accused of biting part of his brother's finger off after the alleged victim's wedding.
Other details
  • The accused is Uche Georgewill, a 42-year-old man, and the alleged victim is his brother, Chukwuma Georgewill Mangor.
  • The trial is expected to last a week, with wedding guests, Gardaí and doctors due to give evidence.
When
The alleged offences took place on 30 June 2019.
Where
  • The alleged offence occurred at or near the alleged victim's home at Curran Birin, Castletroy.
  • The accused has an address at Garranmore, Pallasgreen, County Limerick.
Cause
The prosecution alleges the accused bit the tip of one of the alleged victim's fingers, causing serious harm.
Charges
  • The accused denied one count of intentionally causing serious harm to his brother.
  • The accused also denied one count of assault causing harm to his sibling.
In court
  • The trial started at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on Monday 29 April 2024, and a jury of seven men and five women was sworn in.
  • Judge Tom O'Donnell adjourned the trial to the following day.
  • The accused was remanded on bail to appear again the next morning for trial.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man went on trial accused of biting part of his brother's finger off after the alleged victim's wedding. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence occurred at or near the alleged victim's home at Curran Birin, Castletroy. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 30 June 2019. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeThe prosecution alleges the accused bit the tip of one of the alleged victim's fingers, causing serious harm. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe accused denied one count of intentionally causing serious harm to his brother. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe accused also denied one count of assault causing harm to his sibling. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtA jury of seven men and five women was sworn in at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Tom O'Donnell adjourned the trial to the following day. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail to appear again the next morning for trial. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe trial is expected to last a week, with wedding guests, Gardaí and doctors due to give evidence. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Apr2024
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man goes on trial accused of biting off part of brother’s finger after alleged victim’s wedding

    Reports the start of the trial at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on 29 April 2024, the charges, the accused's denial and the trial schedule.

    accused, Uche Georgewill, 42, male, namedUche Georgewillvictim, Chukwuma Georgewill MangorChukwuma Georgewill Mangor