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Man charged with attacks on ex refused bail after judge expresses 'grave concerns' for alleged victim's safety
Summary
A 35‑year‑old man accused of two attacks on his former partner was refused bail by Judge Catherine Ghent at Tallaght District Court. The man is charged with two counts of assault causing harm, alleged to have bitten the woman's forehead, strangled her, pulled her hair and head‑butted her nose in separate incidents in April and July 2024. The victim sustained a broken nose; hospital records and photographs were presented as evidence. She reported the assaults after receiving support from counselling services and Women's Aid, citing a controlling relationship as a reason for the delay. Garda Sarah Cullinane objected to bail on grounds of the seriousness of the offences and potential witness interference. Defence solicitor Michael Hennessey denied the allegations and offered strict bail conditions, but the judge cited grave concerns for the victim's safety and refused bail under Section 2 of the Bail Act.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man charged with attacks on ex refused bail after judge expresses 'grave concerns' for alleged victim's safety. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- July 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 13 Adjournment
- 2025-05-07 Publication
Why: She told the court she delayed reporting the assaults because she was in a "controlling relationship" and only felt able to come forward after receiving support from counselling services and Women's Aid. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The accused was remanded in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on May 13 at 10am.
Places mentioned
- Tallaght
- Tallaght District Court
- Cloverhill District Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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