Newpark assault case charges come before Kilkenny Court

Two men charged with assault and producing a knife in the course of a fight have had their cases adjourned for DPP directions.

Tony O’Grady, 5 The New Houses, Bishop Birch Place, Kilkenny, and Jason Delaney, 7 Lintown Grove, Johnswell Road, are each charged with three offences - assault causing harm, producing a knife in the course of a fight and threatening to damage property.

The offences are alleged to have occurred at Newpark Close on May 2, 2022.

Sergeant Morgan O’Connor said the state was seeking four weeks for DPP directions to be available.

Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned all matters to May 23.