A MAN appeared before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court via video link from Australia, after admitting assaulting a man, causing him harm, in County Limerick, 12 years ago.
Tony O’Doherty (35), Churchtown, Newcastle West, County Limerick, was before the court last week.
Mr O’Doherty admitted one count of assault causing harm at Church Street, Newcastle West, on February 18, 2013.
The offence is contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. When arraigned on the charge via the video-link from Australia, before Limerick Circuit Court, Mr O’Doherty replied “guilty”.
Sentencing judge Colin Daly, replied that “the matter is now for sentence”.
Judge Daly remanded Mr O’Doherty on bail to appear, in person, before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing on December 15.