Donal Connaughton’s assault causing harm appeal dismissed

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Donal Connaughton’s appeal against convictions including assault causing harm was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 12 May 2017.

The convictions arose from an incident at his piggery in Co Longford on 29 April 2010 involving two repossession men.

The judgment records convictions for two threats to kill, two assaults causing harm, two counts of false imprisonment and two counts of criminal damage.

Connaughton had been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment on 24 October 2013 and was later admitted to bail pending his appeal.

The Court of Appeal found no concerns about the safety of the verdict and dismissed the appeal.