Man appears in court on serious assault charge

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A TUAM man has appeared in court charged with a serious assault, criminal damage, and driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent.

Calvin Tierney of Claddagh, Lavally, Tuam, is in custody arising out of offences that allegedly occurred on August 8, 2026.

The 25-year-old appeared before Ballinasloe District Court last Thursday via video link from Cloverhill Prison.

The accused faces three charges including assault causing harm to Seán Tierney at Claddagh West, Lavally Tuam on August 8 last.

It is also alleged he criminally damaged a red Toyota at that address on that same date.

Mr Tierney is also accused of using a vehicle without the consent of its owner at Country Meadows, Tuam on August 8. The offences were investigated by Garda Sheena Brennan.

Garda Sergeant Christy Browne confirmed that the state was awaiting directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Mr Tierney asked Judge James Faughnan about getting bail.

Sgt Browne told the court that the address in Tuam where the accused said he would live if granted bail was not acceptable to Gardaí.

Judge Faughnan remanded the accused in custody and adjourned the matter to Loughrea District Court on October 14 for DPP directions and a bail application.

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