Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11469Non-fatal strangulation · Co. Donegal · 15 Jan 2026

Man remanded in custody over alleged non-fatal strangulation of ex-partner in Donegal

A man in his 20s appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court and was remanded in custody on charges including non-fatal strangulation of his ex-partner. The charges also cover assault causing harm, criminal damage, handling stolen property and possession of cannabis.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man accused of non-fatal strangulation of a woman has been remanded in custody. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe woman alleges the man pushed her and bit her. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident on 15 January 2026 happened while the woman was at a premises in the Letterkenny area. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrested the man on 16 January 2026 at 9.27pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said CCTV footage had been downloaded and is available. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with four offences at 12.33am on 17 January 2026 and made no reply. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with two further offences at 12.42pm on 17 January 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with intentionally or recklessly causing the woman to believe she was likely to be subjected to strangulation or suffocation. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with assaulting the woman and causing her harm in relation to the 15 January 2026 incident. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with criminal damage to a mirror and a hair clip. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with handling stolen property. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of cannabis on 15 December 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man was brought before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court on a Saturday afternoon. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail, citing concerns for the woman's safety. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the evidence was enough to refuse bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man was remanded in custody to appear by video link for DPP directions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jan2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man accused of non-fatal strangulation of ex-partner in Donegal remanded in custody

    New case. The article covers a court appearance on 17 January 2026 and gives details of the charges, the alleged incidents of 15 and 21 December 2025 and 15 January 2026, and the bail objection.

    suspect, 20s, malevictim, female