Longford courts: Assault accused was aggressive

A man charged with assaulting another with a knife, causing him a number of lacerations, is due to reappear in court next month, when further charges are expected to be brought against him.

Youssef Azeddou (26), of 209 Richmond Court, Richmond Street, Longford, was remanded on bail after he failed to appear before Longford District Court last Tuesday, to face charges of possession of a knife, and two section 3 assaults.

Sgt Enda Daly, for the state, told the court that, on July 2, 2023, gardaí were called to an incident at Richmond Court, where it was alleged an injured party received a number of lacerations from a knife.

Mr Azeddou was arrested and conveyed to Longford Garda Station, where he acted aggressively towards gardaí.

The knife was found at the scene and CCTV harvested from the area showed Mr Azeddou with a knife in his hand.

The accused did not appear in court last Tuesday and was remanded in his absence to May 21, 2024.

Judge Bernadette Owens has not yet decided whether or not to accept jurisdiction as it was indicated further charges are to be brought against the accused.