Man had €1,000 compensation in court for victim of Longford pub car park assault

A defendant who has pleaded guilty to an assault charge will return before Longford District Court in February.

Denis Biedre (37) of Clonbonny, Lanesboro faces a charge that on January 16, 2023 at Adie Farrell's Pub car park he assaulted Andris Roskoss causing him harm.

The court has previously heard that the attack happened at 6:30pm on the date of the incident.

The injured party claimed he was attacked in the pub car park and punched three times with force. The victim said he recognised the attacker and told him he would call Gardai.

The injured party went to the Roscommon Injury Unit and was transferred to the Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe for treatment.

Solicitor Frank Gearty told Judge Patricia Cronin his client had entered a guilty plea last November. Mr Gearty said the defendant had €1,000 compensation for the victim.

Having reviewed the victim impact statement Judge Cronin noted the estimated losses of the injured party was €8,000.

Mr Gearty asked for a short adjournment to show the victim impact statement to his client and examine the receipts for medical treatment.

The defendant was remanded on continuing bail to appear before the court on February 6.