Laois man accused of loitering at Supermac's charged with affray, assault
Clonaslee man sent for trial in Tullamore
A Clonaslee man is set to stand trial on charges of affray and assault which includes an accusation of assaulting a Tullamore Garda.
Garda Stacey O'Brien served the book of evidence on Adam Daly (22) of Hillside, Clonaslee who was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court on May 7.
Mr Daly is accused of committing an affray with others and of threatening to use unlawful violence towards others. He is also charged with assaulting Derek Keyes causing him harm, on February 12, 2022 on Church Street, Tullamore.
Mr Daly is further charged with loitering at Supermacs, Tullamore on November 26, 2023 and with refusing to comply with the directions of Garda Paul Walsh. In addition he is accused of failing to provide a name and address and assaulting Garda David O'Grady.
Garda O'Brien said the DPP had consented that Mr Daly could be sent forward on a signed plea.
Judge Andrew Cody warned Mr Daly that if he intends to call an alibi then he must notify the prosecution within 14 days.
Patrick Martin, Solicitor for Mr Daly applied for legal aid saying his client had not been working at his job as a roofer for the last two weeks.
Judge Cody said he would defer the decision on legal aid to the circuit court.