Monaghan man refused bail after alleged assault on partner in her car

Caolan Myers (26) of Threemilehouse, Monaghan, was denied bail at Dublin District Court on Saturday after being charged with assault causing harm.

Car wash worker remanded in custody over alleged Monaghan assault

A car wash worker from Monaghan has been refused bail after allegedly attacking his partner inside her vehicle, BreakingNews.ie reports.

Caolan Myers (26), of Threemilehouse, Monaghan, appeared before Judge Michael Ramsey at Dublin District Court on Saturday, charged with assault causing harm. No local court was sitting, necessitating the Dublin hearing.

Garda Gavin Kelly objected to bail, citing the seriousness of the incident, which occurred on Thursday. Kelly alleged that Myers was aggressive towards the woman and that she subsequently "received a punch on the chest and to the left side of her face", leaving her with bruising, swelling and a laceration that required stitches. A child was also present in the vehicle at the time.

The woman made her assault report on 4 June, and Myers was arrested the following day. Garda Kelly told the court the complainant did not attend the bail hearing but had reported being traumatised and in fear.

Under cross-examination by defence solicitor Kate McGhee, Kelly acknowledged he could not explain the complainant's absence despite her being made aware of the hearing. He also conceded that he had not spoken directly with the accused about how the woman felt regarding bail, and that he was relying on information from a colleague. Kelly confirmed that Myers was not already on bail for any other matters. The woman's medical report was still outstanding at the time of the hearing.

McGhee argued for bail subject to conditions, including a no-contact order, pointing to the accused's employment, stable address and the presumption of innocence. Judge Ramsey denied the application, and Myers was remanded in custody. He is due to appear before the court again next week.

--- If you have been affected by issues raised in this article, you can contact Women's Aid on their 24-hour freephone helpline at 1800 341 900 or email [email protected]. Men's Aid Ireland can be reached confidentially at 01-554 3811 or [email protected]. Safe Ireland provides local services and helplines at safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help. In an emergency, dial 999 or 112.

Source: BreakingNews.ie