Convoy man faces trial for alleged attack on woman and dog
The man, who has been charged with two counts of assault causing harm to a woman and of making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to the same woman, has also been charged with attacking a Bichon Frisé dog
A Convoy man who allegedly attacked a woman and also his dog has been sent forward for trial.
Raymond Duffy, aged 42, appeared at Letterkenny District Court facing four of charges.
Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that the case be sent forward for trial by judge and jury at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court commencing on January 24th, 2024.
Duffy was before the court for the purpose of serving a book of evidence. Garda Pauline Doherty gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on Duffy at midday on Monday.
Duffy is charged that on April 10, 2021 at Knockagarron, Convoy, made to Sharleen Duffy a threat intending the said Sharleen Duffy to believe it would be carried out, to kill or cause her serious harm.
He is also charged that he did, on the same date and address, assault one Sharleen Duffy, causing her harm on two occasions.
Duffy, with an address Knockagarron, Convoy, is also charged that on the same date and at the same location attack a dog named 'Fluffy.'
He is charged that he did punch, kick and hit the Bichon Frisé dog causing it unnecessary suffering and endangering the health and welfare of the animal.
Judge Éiteáin Cunningham made an order returning Duffy for trial. Judge Cunningham administered the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to tapes of interviews.
Legal aid was granted to Duffy’s solicitor Mr Patsy Gallagher and one legal counsel was assigned in the case.
The matter was adjourned to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court in January, 2024.