A GAA All-Star has appeared in Waterford District Court in relation to an alleged assault last St Stephen's night.
John Mullane, Oriel Park, Waterford, is charged with assaulting Mr David Keating causing him harm at The Pulpit, John Street, Waterford, on December 26th, 2002.
The solicitor for the defendant, Ms Finola Cronin, said the alleged victim, Mr Keating, was in court and wished to withdraw his complaint. Insp Mick Nevin told the court the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed that in the event of a plea the case was to be heard in the District Court.
However, in the absence of a plea, a book of evidence was to be served and would go forward.
Judge Harnett adjourned the matter to December 18th, pointing out that it could go ahead without the complainant if there were independent witnesses.