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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21529Assault causing harm; possession of a weapon (homemade walking stick with blade) · Co. Longford · 28 Mar 2023

Two men charged with assault and weapon possession adjourned in Longford

Two men, Johnny Myers (56) and Christy Myers (23), both of Mullingar, Westmeath, were charged with assault causing harm and possessing a homemade walking stick with a sharply pointed blade following a violent public order incident on 28 March 2023 in Longford. The victim is described as a man. Both defendants appeared at Longford District Court in April 2023, were placed on strict bail conditions, and the matter was adjourned to 19 September 2023. Inspector Paddy McGirl told the court that other individuals are yet to be arrested.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A violent public order incident in which a man was assaulted and a homemade walking stick with a sharply pointed blade was involved.
Where
The incident took place in Longford and the defendants appeared at Longford District Court.
When
The incident occurred on 28 March 2023.
Charges
  • Johnny Myers (56) and Christy Myers (23), both of Mullingar, Westmeath, were charged with assault causing harm to a man.
  • Both men were charged with possessing a homemade walking stick with a sharply pointed blade.
In court
  • Both defendants were represented by solicitor Brid Mimnagh and appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens.
  • The matter was adjourned to 19 September 2023.
Other details
Strict bail conditions are in place for both defendants.
Investigation
Inspector Paddy McGirl stated that other individuals are yet to be arrested.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe defendants appeared at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 28 March 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeBoth men were charged with assault causing harm to another man. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeBoth men were charged with possessing a homemade walking stick with a sharply pointed blade. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtBoth defendants were represented by solicitor Brid Mimnagh. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 19 September 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe incident is described as a violent public order incident. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherStrict bail conditions are in place for the defendants. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Apr2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Pair accused of violent Longford assault warned of consequences of bail breach

    First court appearance at Longford District Court before Judge Bernadette Owens; matter adjourned to 19 September 2023; Inspector Paddy McGirl stated other individuals are yet to be arrested; strict bail conditions in place.

    accused, Johnny Myers, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Johnny Myersaccused, Christy Myers, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christy Myersvictim, male