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Man accused of assaulting three gardai refused compassionate bail to attend communion

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing on 27 May 2016, a 25‑year‑old man was denied compassionate bail to attend his eight‑year‑old son's First Communion. The defendant, who faces charges of assaulting three gardaí and robbing a petrol station, has 22 bench warrants dating back to 2005 and has breached High Court bail twice. He has 101 previous convictions and is currently in custody. His barrister, Luigi Rea BL, requested a brief release on Sunday, arguing the defendant would be returned to prison after the ceremony. A garda opposed the release, citing the defendant's history and the seriousness of the charges. Judge Patricia Ryan refused the temporary bail, citing the defendant's record, and adjourned the case until the end of July. The defendant stated he was drug‑free and blamed himself for the bench warrants. The court's decision was based solely on the charges and the defendant's past breaches. The case remains pending.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man accused of assaulting three gardai refused compassionate bail to attend communion. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2016-05-27 Publication

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Drugs Stage Trial

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