Man charged with assault causing harm and trespassing in Offlay town sent forward for trial to Circuit Court

The Book of Evidence was served on a man charged with assault causing harm and with trespassing in Offaly.

Martin O’Connor (33) 11, Armstrong Grove, Clara, Offaly, is charged with the offences which are alleged to have happened on November 11 2021 at Church Street, Clara when he is charged with assaulting two men causing them harm. He is also charged with having a knife in his possession with intent to cause harm.

Sgt James O'Sullivan said Mr O’Connor can be sent forward to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court on April 5 on signed plea and under his current bail conditions.

Legal aid was assigned in the case with solicitor Donal Farrelly and one counsel appointed to act for the defendant.

Judge Alec Gabbett advised Mr O'Connor that if intends to call an alibi he must inform the state solicitor within 14 days.

He also advised his mother who is going guarantor that if Mr O'Connor fails to show up in court she will lose her money.