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Hardy Buck to stand trial in May
Summary
Martin Maloney, a 30-year-old actor from Swinford, Co. Mayo, is scheduled to stand trial in Dublin District Court on May 6 regarding two alleged assaults. The defendant, known for his role in the series Hardy Bucks, has pleaded not guilty to two counts under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. He is accused of assaulting security staff Brian Smith and Mark O'Shaughnessy on October 9, 2012, following an alleged dispute over a toilet queue at The Big Tree pub. Prosecution evidence alleges Maloney placed Smith in a headlock, exacerbating a previous injury, and later struck O'Shaughnessy, causing dental injuries that required fillings and root canal treatment costing between €700 and €1,000. Judge Patricia McNamara accepted jurisdiction for a non-jury trial at district court level, declining to send the case to the Circuit Court. She emphasized that Maloney remains presumed innocent. Defence solicitor Tony Collier confirmed the charges are being contested, noting the availability of significant CCTV footage and the expectation of up to eight prosecution witnesses. The trial is anticipated to last a full day. Legal aid was previously granted to Maloney, as the court heard his work is not steady and he could not fund legal fees independently. The matter is currently at the pre-trial stage, with the hearing date fixed for May 6.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Hardy Buck to stand trial in May. Charges or matters: two assault charges following an alleged row with bouncers about a queue to toilets at The Big Tree pub. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 9, 2012 Incident
- May 6 Incident
- 2014-01-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two assault charges following an alleged row with bouncers about a queue to toilets at The Big Tree pub (Alleged Or Contested)
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