Man in court over assault of woman in nursing home

Peter Keaney, 54, with an address at Hillside Close, Monksland, Athlone, Co Roscommon was charged with Section 3 assault causing harm.

In Athlone District Court this morning, Judge Bernadette Owens asked if there was an application for bail. Sergeant Paul McNally told the court there was no application for bail and requested one week remand for custody.The court heard Mr Keaney is reserving his position on if he is taking up bail and Judge Owens advised 48 hours notice was needed ahead of any application.

Solicitor Mark Cooney was assigned to Mr Keaney during today's proceedings and requested that he be referred for psychiatric assessment.Peter Keaney was remanded in custody to appear at Athlone District Court again on 8 May for DPP Directions.

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