A Ukrainian man has been charged with assault causing serious harm in connection with the death of a man following an incident in Ballaghaderreen in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Yevhen Shutko, 46, appeared in Roscommon District Court this morning.
The court was told there was an alleged serious assault in Ballaghaderreen, in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
A man, aged in his 30s, was brought to Sligo University Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital, where he has since passed away.
Shutko, who lives in Loughglynn after coming to Ireland nearly two years ago, was charged with assault causing serious harm, under Section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act.
Garda Brendan McGrath, from Castlerea Garda Station, told the court he was charged at 21.51 last night, to which he replied: “It was definitely not intentional – I was defending myself.”
The court heard further charges may be forthcoming, given the man has now died, as the state awaits directions from the DPP.
Solicitor Brid Miller, on behalf of the accused, applied for bail.
But Judge James Faughnan refused and remanded him in custody until Friday’s sitting of Ballaghaderreen District Court.
