Man accused of pub car park attack in the Midlands seriously injured after freak accident in Portugal

A defendant who suffered an horrific accident while on holidays will return before Longford District Court in September to have an assault charge against him dealt with by the court.

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.

Judge Bernadette Owens asked to hear details of the State's case to assess if she would accept jurisdiction. Sergeant Enda Daly told the judge the alleged incident happened at 6:30pm on the date of the incident.

Sgt Daly said the alleged injured party claimed he was attacked in the pub car park and punched three times with force. The alleged 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. Photos of the injuries sustained were handed in to the judge.

Solicitor for the defendant, Frank Gearty, said his client recently suffered serious injuries while on holidays in Portugal. He said Mr Biedre was walking on a rocky promontory when he was hit by a wave and smashed onto a jetty.

Mr Gearty said his client was hospitalised as a result of the incident which made national news in Portugal.

Having considered the State's case Judge Owens accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to September 12 next. The defendant was remanded on continuing bail.