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Case No. 29887Assault (Section 3) · Co. Longford · 3 Jan 2021

Man remanded on bail over alleged Section 3 assault in Longford

Karen O'Neill alleged that her ex-partner Cliff Turner, of Stoneylea Terrace, Bray, Co Wicklow, assaulted her at their home in Longford town on January 2-3, 2021, trying to throw her down the stairs and dragging her around the house. Turner pleaded not guilty to an alleged Section 3 assault at a prior sitting of Longford District Court. At a September 29, 2021 hearing, O'Neill told the court she was left bruised from head to toe and did not seek medical attention. Judge Marie Keane accepted jurisdiction and remanded Turner on continuing bail after he arrived late to court. The case is set for a full hearing on November 30, 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • O'Neill alleged Turner assaulted her, trying to throw her down the stairs and dragging her around the house, leaving her bruised from head to toe.
  • O'Neill said she discovered Turner obliviously drunk and that he had stolen gifts and money from her car.
  • O'Neill said Turner had previously assaulted her in November and she had dropped the charges before he beat her again in January.
Where
  • The alleged assault took place at 9 The Hollows, Clonbalt Woods, Longford town.
  • Cliff Turner is from Stoneylea Terrace, Bray, Co Wicklow.
When
The incident occurred during January 2 and 3, 2021.
Charges
The charge before the court is an alleged Section 3 assault.
In court
  • Turner tendered a not guilty plea at a prior sitting of Longford District Court.
  • Judge Marie Keane accepted jurisdiction and remanded Turner on continuing bail on September 29, 2021.
  • The case is set for a full hearing before Longford District Court on November 30, 2021.
Other details
  • O'Neill did not receive medical attention in relation to the charge, opting to return home to her parents.
  • Turner arrived late to court and was reprimanded by Judge Keane.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatO'Neill said she discovered Turner obliviously drunk and that he had stolen gifts and money from her car. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatO'Neill said Turner had previously assaulted her and she had dropped the charges in November before he beat her again and she left in January. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe assault started in the bedroom and spread to other parts of the house. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatTurner tried to throw O'Neill down the stairs and dragged her around the house. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatO'Neill said she was left bruised from head to toe on both occasions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at 9 The Hollows, Clonbalt Woods, Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereCliff Turner is from Stoneylea Terrace, Bray, Co Wicklow. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred during the course of January 2 and January 3, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe charge before the court is an alleged Section 3 assault. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtTurner tendered a not guilty plea at a prior sitting of Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Seamus Hughes had previously indicated his desire to hear from the victim to determine whether the charge could be heard at District Court level. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtSgt Mark Mahon questioned O'Neill for the prosecution. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Marie Keane accepted jurisdiction over the case. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtTurner signed a bail bond as of June 8. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Keane remanded Turner on continuing bail. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case is to return before Longford District Court on November 30 for a full hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherO'Neill did not receive medical attention in relation to the charge, opting to return home to her parents. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherTurner turned up late to court and was reprimanded by Judge Keane. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Sep2021
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Ex-partner left me ‘bruised from head to toe’, Longford court is told

    Victim testimony heard at Longford District Court; Judge Keane accepted jurisdiction; Turner remanded on continuing bail after arriving late; full hearing set for 30 November 2021.

    victim, Karen O'Neill, female, irish (judged from name)Karen O'Neillaccused, Cliff Turner, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cliff Turner