Jonathan Donovan charged with hatchet assault in Dublin

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Jonathan Donovan was charged with assault causing harm and producing a hatchet in a fight after appearing in court in Dublin, as reported on 7 April 2014.

The charge relates to an alleged attack on Paul Doyle at an apartment just off Dorset Street in Dublin during the early hours of 6 April 2014.

Mr Doyle, aged 38, was reported to be fighting for his life in hospital after being hit in the face.

A bail hearing was due to be heard shortly, according to the report.

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