These charges are contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
He is also charged with two counts of threats to kill or cause serious harm to the man in Co Longford on February 9 and February 16 this year.
These charges are contrary to Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997.
He was remanded in custody to appear at the same court via video-link on March 4 next. Read More
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