Man dragged from car in Rathfriland court hears
Incident occurred after car window smashed in
NEWRY magistrates court has heard how a man was dragged from his parked car in Rathfriland after having the window of his vehicle smashed in.
The fact was related in the case of Jake Brannigan (28) of Mourneview Park Kilkeel who appeared before the court for a sentencing hearing.
Brannigan stands charged with a single count of common assault and a single count of criminal damage each of which dated back to November 10 of 2024.
It was on this date the court heard how the injured party in the case made a report to police of two males who has approached him whilst he was parked in his car in Rathfriland.
The injured party alleged that the defendant Brannigan smashed the glass of his car window before punching him in the face, with the injured party also explaining how he has been dragged from the car.
The court also heard how fragments of glass went into the injured parties eye which he later washed out in hospital.
The injured party also replaced the broken glass window of his car with replacement glass and was seeking compensation for the damage done.
Having been furnished with a presentence report in the case which made reference to the fact that Brannigan had at least two other motoring matters pending which were due to be dealt with before Newry Magistrates tomorrow (Wednesday November 11)
District Judge O'Hare opted to take the sentencing in the case until this date ordering that the Kilkeel man bring with him monetary compensation for the injured party on this date.