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Case No. 29830Assault (Section 3, causing harm) · Co. Longford · 1 Apr 2019

Man sent for trial over alleged assault in Longford

A man was allegedly assaulted causing harm at Longford Retail Park, Townspark, Athlone Road, Longford on 1 April 2019. Dylan Stokes, a 23-year-old man from Lisnangh, Edgeworthstown, was charged with a Section 3 assault causing harm under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. At Longford District Court, Stokes was served with a book of evidence and the DPP gave consent for him to be sent forward for trial. Judge Marie Keane gave Stokes the alibi warning and legal aid for a junior counsel was granted. Stokes, who is on bail, is due to reappear at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on 5 October 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man was allegedly assaulted causing harm.
Where
The alleged incident took place at Longford Retail Park, Townspark, Athlone Road, Longford.
When
The alleged incident occurred on 1 April 2019.
Charges
Stokes is charged with a Section 3 assault causing harm under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
In court
  • Stokes was served with a book of evidence before Judge Marie Keane at Longford District Court and the DPP gave consent for him to be sent forward for trial.
  • Judge Keane gave Stokes the alibi warning and legal aid for a junior counsel was granted.
  • Stokes is on bail and is due to reappear at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on 5 October 2021.
Sentence
The maximum penalty on conviction in the Circuit Court is imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years.
Other details
Stokes is a 23-year-old man from Lisnangh, Edgeworthstown.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatStokes is 23 years old. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatStokes was wearing a dark tracksuit during the hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at Longford Retail Park, Townspark, Athlone Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident occurred on 1 April 2019. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeStokes is charged with a Section 3 assault causing harm under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtStokes was served with a book of evidence before Judge Marie Keane at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP gave consent for Stokes to be sent forward for trial. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Keane gave Stokes the alibi warning. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtLegal aid for a junior counsel was granted to Stokes. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtStokes is currently on bail. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtStokes is due to reappear at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court on 5 October. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe maximum penalty on conviction in the Circuit Court is imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Oct2021
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man sent forward for trial over alleged assault in Longford town

    Stokes was served with a book of evidence and sent forward for trial; alibi warning given; legal aid for junior counsel granted; due to reappear at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on 5 October 2021.

    accused, Dylan Stokes, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Stokesvictim, male