Desmond McGrath remanded after forced eviction assault charges

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Desmond McGrath was remanded in custody at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to assault causing harm and false imprisonment, as reported on 14 January 2021. The offences arose from a forced eviction at The Towers, Garter Lane, Saggart, on 9 June 2015.

McGrath admitted assaulting security guard John Roche and falsely imprisoning Martin and Lisa Byrne. Judge Karen O’Connor adjourned the matter for finalisation to 3 February, while the report said he was the only co-accused to make admissions.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.