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Accused in Saggart Child Assault Case Deemed Fit to Be Tried

Prosecutors have yet to issue directions, with Gardaí considering further charges ahead of a 17 December court date.

Overview

  • The 26-year-old appeared via video link at Cloverhill District Court with an Arabic interpreter during in-camera proceedings.
  • He remains in custody after consenting to a further remand, and no bail application has been made to date.
  • Judge Alan Mitchell noted the high-profile nature of the case and said he expects progress at the next hearing.
  • A Garda sergeant told the court that further serious offences are under consideration and that a file will be submitted to the DPP.
  • The alleged assault took place on 20 October on Garter Lane in Saggart involving a child missing from care, and subsequent days saw disorder with injured Gardaí, a burned patrol van, and more than 30 arrests.