Monaghan man, 24, denied bail on charges of assault, drug supply and custody escape attempt

Vincentas Miksta faced five charges at Trim District Court, including assault and cocaine supply. A judge refused bail, citing the serious nature of the alleged offences.

Monaghan man remanded in custody after five charges including cocaine supply

A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing before Trim District Court on five charges connected to an incident in Co Monaghan on Thursday, rte.ie reports.

Vincentas Miksta, of Riverview, Ballinode, Co Monaghan, faces charges of assault, misuse of drugs, sale and supply of cocaine, attempting to escape from lawful custody, and obstruction of a police officer.

Garda Evelyn Daire told the court that Miksta had been observed at St Mary's Church in Tullycorbett, Ballybay, before being apprehended and taken to Monaghan Garda Station.

Defence barrister Dimitry Grinberg stated that Miksta had been compliant during his interview with gardaí, a point Garda Daire did not dispute.

Judge Raymond Finnegan described the alleged offences as serious in nature and refused bail. Miksta is due to appear before Monaghan District Court via video link on Monday.

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