Wicklow doctor charged after alleged chainsaw incident at home
The Wicklow PeopleA Wicklow doctor accused of producing a cordless electric chainsaw during an alleged dispute, and facing charges of assault and criminal damage, has had his case adjourned.
Daragh Fahey (55), of Wendon House, Killincarrig, Greystones, Co Wicklow, appeared at a sitting of Bray District Court charged with producing an article during the course of a dispute, criminal damage and assault.
It is alleged that on May 3, at his home address, the accused appeared to be about to commit an assault and, during the course of a dispute, produced, in a manner likely unlawfully to intimidate another person, an article capable of inflicting serious injury, namely a cordless electric chainsaw.
On the same day, he is also charged with criminal damage to a SHAPE Tactics pigment laser, valued at €2,278, belonging to his wife. It is further alleged that, on May 4 at his home address, he assaulted his wife.
Sergeant Mick Canavan informed the court that directions are still outstanding from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Dr Fahey told the court that his wife had since made a statement to gardaí withdrawing her complaint.
Judge David Kennedy adjourned the matter until September 21, 2026, for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.