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Case No. 14507Endangering life (non-fatal offence) · Co. Donegal · 24 Jun 2024

Portnablagh man to stand trial over alleged car attack on neighbour

On 24 June 2024, a 49-year-old man, Jonathan Stewart, of Portnablagh, Co. Donegal, was allegedly driving a car at his neighbour, Kyle Hartle, putting Hartle's life at risk. Stewart was charged and appeared before Falcarragh District Court, as reported on 19 February 2025, where he was served with a book of evidence. The DPP directed that the matter be tried on indictment and sent to Letterkenny Circuit Court. Stewart was released on bail and the case was adjourned to Letterkenny Circuit Court, where his solicitor had applied for junior counsel.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Jonathan Stewart, a 49-year-old man, is accused of endangering his neighbour's life by allegedly driving a car at him.
Where
Stewart has an address at Portnablagh, also given as Port Na Blagh, Dunfanaghy, in County Donegal.
When
The incident is dated 24 June 2024.
Weapon
The means alleged is a car driven at the victim.
Other details
The victim is Kyle Hartle, Stewart's neighbour.
Charges
  • Stewart is charged that he intentionally or recklessly drove a vehicle at Kyle Hartle, putting his life at risk.
  • The charge is contrary to Section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
In court
  • Stewart appeared before Falcarragh District Court, as reported on 19 February 2025, and was served with a book of evidence.
  • The DPP directed that the matter be dealt with by way of trial on indictment and sent to Letterkenny Circuit Court.
  • Stewart's solicitor applied for junior counsel.
  • Stewart was released on bail and the case was adjourned to Letterkenny Circuit Court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatStewart is accused of endangering his neighbour's life by allegedly driving a car at him. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe accused has an address in Portnablagh. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident is dated 24 June 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeStewart is charged that he intentionally or recklessly drove a vehicle at Kyle Hartle, putting his life at risk. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtStewart appeared before Falcarragh District Court and was served with a book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the matter be dealt with by way of trial on indictment and sent to Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtStewart's solicitor applied for junior counsel. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtStewart was released on bail and the case was adjourned to the Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Feb2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Portnablagh man faces trial for endangering neighbour with car

    First report of this case: the accused is charged with endangering his neighbour with a car and the matter is sent for trial on indictment at Letterkenny Circuit Court.

    accused, Jonathan Stewart, 49, named, irish (judged from name)Jonathan Stewartvictim, Kyle Hartle, irish (judged from name)Kyle Hartle