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The case was heard in Naas District Court. File photograph.
A man accused of committing an assault causing harm offence in Newbridge will be examined as part of a psychiatric report.
The man, who is aged in his 20s, was accused of committing the assault on November 7 last on Edward Street in Newbridge at midday.
Gardaí who were in Naas District Court on Thursday, January 4 last told Judge Desmond Zaidan that the alleged injured party sustained a concussion, along with soft-tissue damage, as a result of the alleged assault.
Defending solicitor Joe Coonan flagged to the judge that his client has serious mental health issues.
Upon hearing this, Judge Zaidan decided to order a psychiatric report for the man.
This report will be due on a date in June.
Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are also expected on this date.
The judge remanded the accused on continuing bail until the case resumes.
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