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Bail for Westmeath man charged with violent disorder

Summary

Patrick Joyce, a 23‑year‑old from Greenpark Meadows, Mullingar, was charged with violent disorder and assault against Michael and Annemarie Nevin on 13 October 2016. The High Court heard his bail application on 29 March 2017. The State objected to bail under Section 2 of the Bail Act, which allows refusal if the court believes the person may commit a serious offence while on bail. Garda Bobby Feery, representing the State, agreed with the objection. During cross‑examination, Joyce's counsel suggested that offering an alternative address might reduce concerns. Judge Tony Hunt noted that the evidence might be "a bit short of it" for a serious offence. Consequently, the court granted bail on Joyce's own bond of €300 and an independent surety of €4,000, with €2,000 to be lodged in court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Bail for Westmeath man charged with violent disorder. Charges or matters: violent disorder and assault on Michael and Annemarie Nevin at Patrick Street, Mullingar on October 13, 2016. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• October 13, 2016 Incident
• 2017-03-29 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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