Alleged assault offence in Clane, County Kildare

A Waterford man who appeared in Naas District Court on Thursday, January 26, was accused of assault causing harm.

Stephen Phelan, with an address listed as 5 Parnell Street in Waterford, was accused of committing the alleged offence Cluain Ailbhe in Clane on November 17 last.

This alleged offence would constitute a contravention of Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.

After being told about the accusations, Judge Desmond Zaidan accepted jurisdiction over the case.

The 32-year-old was remanded on continuing bail by Judge Zaidan to May 25, to allow time for election and directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

He was represented at the hearing in Naas courthouse by solicitor Jackie McManus.