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Man charged with assault arising from Dún Laoghaire incident remanded in custody

Summary

A man in his 20s charged with assault, criminal damage, and drug possession following an incident in Dún Laoghaire has been remanded in custody. The accused is charged with assaulting a woman and causing her harm, damaging a window at a neighbouring property, and possessing heroin, cocaine, and benzodiazepines. He is also charged with criminal damage at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station, where he allegedly spat food onto a cell wall and door after his arrest. No bail application was made, and the accused was remanded in custody to appear by video link for a bail hearing. Judge Anne Watkin directed that the accused receive medical attention for injuries sustained during the incident, as well as for heroin addiction and mental health issues. Legal aid was granted to the accused's defence solicitor. The case highlights concerns about drug use, assault, and property damage in the area, with the accused facing multiple charges that could result in significant legal consequences.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man charged with assault arising from Dún Laoghaire incident remanded in custody. Charges or matters: assaulting a woman and causing her harm at a residential property in Dún Laoghaire on Monday, February 16 contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• Monday, February 16 Adjournment
• Tuesday, 24 February Adjournment
• 2026-02-17 Publication

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Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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