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Case No. 28770Assault; public order (public intoxication; threatening and abusive behaviour) · Co. Leitrim · 7 Dec 2021

Man remanded in custody over Bundoran assault

Jimmy Ward, 31, of SuperValu Car Park, Bundoran, is charged with assaulting Des Cosgrove at SuperValu in Bundoran on 7 December 2021. He is also charged with public intoxication and using threatening and abusive behaviour on the same date. Ward was refused bail at Manorhamilton District Court, where he was represented by solicitor Gerry McGovern. Judge Sandra Murphy remanded him in custody to Sligo District Court on 14 December 2021 with a condition that he receive medical assistance including psychiatric help while in jail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Jimmy Ward, 31, of SuperValu Car Park, Bundoran, is charged with assaulting Des Cosgrove at SuperValu in Bundoran.
When
The incident occurred on 7 December 2021.
Where
The assault took place at SuperValu in Bundoran, County Leitrim.
Charges
Ward is also charged with public intoxication and using threatening and abusive behaviour on the same date.
In court
  • Ward was refused bail at Manorhamilton District Court.
  • He was represented by solicitor Gerry McGovern.
  • Judge Sandra Murphy remanded Ward in custody to Sligo District Court on 14 December 2021.
Other details
The remand carried a condition that Ward receive medical assistance including psychiatric help while in jail.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJimmy Ward, 31, of SuperValu Car Park, Bundoran, is charged with assaulting Des Cosgrove at SuperValu on 7 December 2021. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with public intoxication and using threatening and abusive behaviour on the same date. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtHe was refused bail at Manorhamilton District Court. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was represented by solicitor Gerry McGovern. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtJudge Sandra Murphy remanded the defendant in custody to Sligo District Court on 14 December 2021. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe remand carried a condition that he gets medical assistance including psychiatric help while in jail. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Dec2021
    In courtleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    Man charged with assault refused bail

    Reports the court appearance at Manorhamilton District Court where bail was refused and the defendant was remanded in custody with a medical condition.

    victim, Des Cosgrove, male, irish (judged from name)Des Cosgroveaccused, Jimmy Ward, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jimmy Ward