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Case No. 18643Assault · Co. Longford · 22 Jan 2023

Man lodges €1,000 at Longford court as token of remorse over alleged assault and crash

On 22 January 2023 on Main Street, Ballymahon, County Longford, a man allegedly spat in his ex-girlfriend's face during an argument, and his car struck the back of her car. He is also alleged to have entered her house through a back window without permission. Nuno Moura, of Old School Road, Ballygar, Galway, was charged with assault, trespass at a building, dangerous driving and failing to remain at the scene. At Longford District Court he had €1,000 as a token of remorse, and the case was adjourned to 6 February.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The defendant's car struck the back of a car, causing damage.
  • It is alleged the defendant spat into his ex-girlfriend's face during an argument.
  • It is alleged the defendant entered his ex-girlfriend's house without permission through a back window.
Where
The incidents took place on Main Street, Ballymahon, County Longford.
When
The incidents took place on 22 January 2023.
Cause
  • Gardaí were told the defendant crashed into the other car on purpose.
  • The defendant had broken up with the woman shortly before the incident and wanted to talk to her.
Investigation
A garda agreed there had been no incidents since the matters before the court.
Charges
  • Nuno Moura was charged with assault at Main Street, Ballymahon, on 22 January 2023.
  • He also faced charges of trespass at a building, dangerous driving and failing to remain at the scene in his vehicle, all at Main Street, Ballymahon.
In court
  • The defendant had €1,000 before Longford District Court as a token of remorse, reported on 12 January 2024.
  • The case was adjourned to 6 February.
Other details
  • The defence said the defendant's behaviour was totally inappropriate.
  • The defence said the defendant was fully insured and the damage was being addressed.
  • The defendant is listed as Nuno Moura of Old School Road, Ballygar, Galway.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant's vehicle struck the back of a car, causing damage. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatIt was alleged that the defendant spat into his ex-girlfriend's face during an argument. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant allegedly entered his ex-girlfriend's house without permission through a back window. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Main Street in Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeGardaí were told the defendant crashed into the other car on purpose. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe defendant had broken up with the woman shortly before the incident and wanted to talk to her. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda agreed there had been no incidents since the matters before the court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeNuno Moura was charged with assault at Main Street, Ballymahon, on 22 January 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe also faced charges of trespass at a building, dangerous driving and failing to remain at the scene in his vehicle, all at Main Street, Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant had €1,000 before Longford District Court as a token of remorse. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 6 February. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the defendant's behaviour was totally inappropriate. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the defendant was fully insured and the damage was being addressed. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man has €1,000 in Longford court as token of remorse after he allegedly spat in ex-girlfriend’s face and crashed into her car

    Court report on the Longford District Court hearing. Gives the accused's name and address, the four charges, the alleged spitting and crash involving his ex-girlfriend, the €1,000 token of remorse, and the adjournment date.

    accused, Nuno Moura, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Nuno Mouravictim, female