A Raphoe man is set to face trial over an alleged serious assault in the east Donegal town.
A book of evidence was served on Reece Laird, who appeared before Letterkenny District Court.
The 35-year-old, of St Eunan’s Terrace in Raphoe, has been charged with assaulting a man and causing him harm.
The charge, relating to an alleged incident at The Diamond, Raphoe, on March 27, 2023, is contrary to section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
Gardai Gillian Page gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on Laird at Letterkenny courthouse.
The court heard that Laird made no replay.
Sergeant Jim Collins confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented to the accused being sent forward to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
Judge Emile Daly noted the service of the book and the DPP’s consent and made an order returning Laird for trial.
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Judge Daly administered the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews.
At a previous court sitting, jurisdiction was refused in the case in the District Court.
Laird was granted bail in his own bond of €150, nil cash.
Legal aid was granted to Mr Frank Dorrian, solicitor for Laird, and two legal counsel were assigned.
Mr Dorrian told the court that it is “a complicated enough matter and the injuries are significant”.