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Case No. 19161Assault · Co. Donegal · 14 Nov 2023

Ukrainian refugee bailed after alleged assault in Gweedore, Co Donegal

Andrii Markov, a 44-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was arrested at the Seaview Hotel in Gweedore, Co Donegal, on Tuesday 14 November 2023 over an alleged assault on a woman. He was charged under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, held in Garda custody overnight, and brought before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham on Wednesday 15 November, where the State agreed bail terms. The judge granted bail with conditions, including that he reside at City West in Dublin and have no contact with the alleged injured party. The case was adjourned to the 12 December sitting of Dungloe District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Andrii Markov, a 44-year-old Ukrainian man described as a refugee, was arrested over an alleged assault in west Donegal.
Where
The arrest took place at the Seaview Hotel in Gweedore, Co Donegal.
When
The incident is dated 14 November 2023, and the arrest took place on the Tuesday.
Charges
Markov was charged with assaulting a woman, contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
Investigation
Markov was held in Garda custody overnight.
In court
  • Markov was brought before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham on Wednesday 15 November 2023, represented by a solicitor, with a translator present.
  • Evidence of the arrest, charge and caution was handed in to court by schedule, and the State agreed bail terms.
  • Sources disagree on the court: DonegalLive reports the Wednesday appearance was at Falcarragh District Court, while the key facts name Dungloe District Court for the adjourned case.
  • The judge granted bail with conditions.
  • The case was adjourned to the 12 December sitting of Dungloe District Court.
Other details
Bail conditions require Markov to reside at City West in Dublin, have no contact with the alleged injured party, and notify gardaí of any change of address.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Ukrainian refugee was arrested for an alleged assault in west Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe man was arrested at the Seaview Hotel in Gweedore. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on a Tuesday. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMarkov was charged with assaulting a woman. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMarkov was held in Garda custody overnight and brought before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham on Wednesday. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMarkov was represented by a solicitor. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtEvidence of the arrest, charge and caution was handed in to court by way of schedule. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBail terms were agreed to by the State. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted bail with conditions attached. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to the December 12 sitting of Dungloe District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMarkov was to reside at City West in Dublin. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMarkov was ordered to have no contact with the alleged injured party. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMarkov must notify gardaí of any change of address. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Nov2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Ukrainian refugee sent to City West after alleged assault at Gweedore accomodation

    Reports the arrest, the charge, the Falcarragh District Court appearance on Wednesday 15 November, the bail conditions and the adjournment.

    accused, Andrii Markov, 44, male, Ukrainian, named, non-irishAndrii Markovvictim, female