Remanded over assault charge

A man charged with the assault of a woman in Boyle, Co Roscommon earlier this month has been remanded in custody after appearing…

A man charged with the assault of a woman in Boyle, Co Roscommon earlier this month has been remanded in custody after appearing before Ballinasloe District Court yesterday.

John Lynch (33), with an address at 39 Church View, Boyle, Co Roscommon was charged with assaulting Anita O’Hara, causing her harm, at Church View, Boyle, on October 3rd, contrary to section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.

Garda Paul Kenny gave evidence of arresting Mr Lynch on Wednesday evening at an address at Ballymote, Co Sligo.

Supt Tom Mullarkey said he was opposing bail and applied to have Mr Lynch remanded in custody until next week.

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Ciara Macklin, defending, did not object to the Garda application and Judge Geoffrey Browne remanded Mr Lynch in custody to appear before Boyle District Court next Thursday, October 20th.