{"id":468469,"date":"2026-05-26T21:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/468469\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T21:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:34:10","slug":"raphoe-man-to-face-trial-for-alleged-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/468469\/","title":{"rendered":"Raphoe man to face trial for alleged assault"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A Raphoe man is set to face trial over an alleged serious assault in the east Donegal town.<\/p>\n<p>A book of evidence was served on Reece Laird, who appeared before Letterkenny District Court.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old, of St Eunan\u2019s Terrace in Raphoe, has been charged with assaulting a man and causing him harm.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Gardai Gillian Page gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on Laird at Letterkenny courthouse. <\/p>\n<p>The court heard that Laird made no replay.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Emile Daly noted the service of the book and the DPP\u2019s consent and made an order returning Laird for trial.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-sans font-semibold text-xl md:text-[30px] leading-9 text-primary w-full\">\n        You may also be interested in\n    <\/p>\n<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donegaldaily.com\/lifestyle\/letterkenny-pride-set-to-brighten-up-bank-holiday-weekend-635464\" class=\"block w-2\/5 shrink-0\" aria-label=\"Letterkenny Pride set to brighten up bank holiday weekend\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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\/><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Judge Daly administered the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews.<\/p>\n<p>At a previous court sitting, jurisdiction was refused in the case in the District Court.<\/p>\n<p>Laird was granted bail in his own bond of \u20ac150, nil cash.<\/p>\n<p>Legal aid was granted to Mr Frank Dorrian, solicitor for Laird, and two legal counsel were assigned.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Dorrian told the court that it is \u201ca complicated enough matter and the injuries are significant\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Raphoe man is set to face trial over an alleged serious assault in the east Donegal 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