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Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in public park further remanded in custody
He is accused of two counts of sexual assault at Muirhevnamór Park, Dundalk, on August 1, 2025 A 49-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Dundalk last Friday has been further remanded in custody. The defendant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared via video link from Cloverhill Prison at a vacation sitting of the district court on Wednesday. He is accused of two counts of sexual assault at Muirhevnamór Park, Dundalk, on August 1, 2025. The man had been brought before a special sitting of the district court on Monday night when bail was refused. Sgt John O'Hehir said that DPP directions are awaited. Judge Michael Ramsey remanded the accused in custody to August 20 via video link. Defence solicitor Niall Breen requested that a Malayan interpreter be present the next day. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme Dundalk Courthouse News in 90 Seconds - August 6th
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Irish Independent
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in Louth public park further remanded in custody
The defendant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared via video link from Cloverhill Prison at a vacation sitting of the district court on Wednesday. He is accused of two counts of sexual assault at Muirhevnamór Park, Dundalk, on August 1, 2025. The man had been brought before a special sitting of the district court on Monday night when bail was refused. Sgt John O'Hehir said that DPP directions are awaited. Judge Michael Ramsey remanded the accused in custody to August 20 via video link. Defence solicitor Niall Breen requested that a Malayan interpreter be present the next day.
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Jurisdiction refused by district court in Louth ‘gun' case
Tommy Leddy, Moneymore, Drogheda, is accused of unauthorised possession of an unbranded 9mm Luger calibre semi-automatic pistol and unauthorised possession of 10 rounds of 9mm Luger calibre ammunition, at Moneymore, on March 4 last. Court presenter Sgt John O'Hehir said that DPP directions were not available. A ballistics report was awaited. Solicitor Paul Moore said that his client was in custody since March 5. Mr Leddy had been granted High Court bail but was unable to meet a cash lodgement condition. Judge Gráinne Malone said it was not a matter suitable for the district court and refused jurisdiction. The defendant was remanded in custody to June 23. A date of July 21 was reserved for service of a book of evidence. Judge Malone said that the DPP has had 'ample opportunity'. The accused was entitled to have matters expedited.
