Galway court hears man produced axe during violent incident
Nevin is charged with criminal damage to the front windows of a property and engaging in violent disorder with other named males
A 31-year-old man alleged to have produced an axe during a violent incident on the Bishop O'Donnell Road has had his case adjourned.
Martin Nevin, with an address at 39 Caltragh Crescent, Sligo, faces three charges arising from his alleged involvement in an incident at Droim Chaoin, Bishop O'Donnell Road on May 25, 2023.
Nevin is charged with criminal damage to the front windows of a property and engaging in violent disorder with other named males.
He is also accused or producing an axe while committing violent disorder, contrary to section 11 of the Firearms And Offensive Weapons Act.
The DPP has directed prosecution on indictment with consent for the accused to be sent forward on a signed plea, should it arise.
At Galway District Court, Sergeant Joanne McGhee said the case was listed to determine if the accused is entering a signed guilty plea or if a book of evidence is required.
Defence counsel Garry McDonald BL said the instructing solicitor in the case is John Shanley and the matter could not be progressed due to the ongoing legal aid dispute.
Judge Tom MacSharry adjourned the case to October 14.
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