Ireland Man to stand trial over alleged assaults on woman in Letterkenny
Manus McCole, a 32-year-old man from Scribly, Letterkenny, is charged with two separate alleged assaults causing harm to Sanaa Lamkharbech, one on Main Street, Ballyshannon, on August 12, 2019, and one at The Old Forge, Ballylin, Ramelton, on November 4, 2018. The charges are under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. Gardai served a book of evidence on McCole when he appeared at Letterkenny District Court on a Monday, as reported on July 16, 2024. The DPP consented to him being sent forward, and the judge returned him for trial at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, which begins in October, granting bail on the same terms.
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Manus McCole, 32, of Scribly, Letterkenny, is due to stand trial over two alleged serious assaults on a woman.
- Where
- The first alleged assault took place on Main Street, Ballyshannon.
- The second alleged assault took place at The Old Forge, Ballylin, Ramelton.
- When
- The first alleged assault is dated August 12, 2019.
- The second alleged assault is dated November 4, 2018.
- Charges
- McCole is charged with assaulting Sanaa Lamkharbech, causing her harm, in both incidents.
- The charges are contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
- Investigation
- Gardai served a book of evidence on McCole at 11.12am at Letterkenny courthouse.
- In court
- McCole appeared at Letterkenny District Court on a Monday, as reported on July 16, 2024.
- The DPP consented to McCole being sent forward for trial at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, which commences in October.
- The judge made an order returning McCole for trial and administered the alibi warning.
- Bail was granted on the same terms.
- Other details
- The judge made a section 56 order relating to videos of interviews.
- Legal aid was granted to a solicitor, and one legal counsel was assigned.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatManus McCole is due to stand trial over two alleged serious assaults on a woman. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with assaulting Sanaa Lamkharbech causing harm on Main Street, Ballyshannon, on August 12, 2019. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is also charged with assaulting Sanaa Lamkharbech causing harm at The Old Forge, Ballylin, Ramelton, on November 4, 2018. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe charges are contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
- courtManus McCole appeared at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. (donegallive.ie)
- courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at 11.12am at Letterkenny courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, which commences in October. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge made an order returning McCole for trial and administered the alibi warning. (donegallive.ie)
- courtBail was granted on the same terms. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe judge made a section 56 order relating to videos of interviews. (donegallive.ie)
- otherLegal aid was granted to a solicitor and one legal counsel was assigned. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Jul2024Man faces trial in Letterkenny over assaults on woman
Reports the accused's court appearance, the book of evidence served, and the order sending him forward for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court. Gives two charges with separate dates and places (12 August 2019 in Ballyshannon and 4 November 2018 in Ballylin, Ramelton).
accused, Manus McCole, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Manus McColevictim, Sanaa Lamkharbech, female, non-irish (judged from name)Sanaa Lamkharbech