Case over alleged assault for hearing

A man charged with allegedly assaulting another man in Longford town last year has said he intends to contest the charge.

Brendan Lyons, Minard, Longford appeared at last week's District Court sitting charged with assaulting Alfred Moorhead at Knockmartin Lane, Clonbalt, Longford on October 29 2015.

 The court was told the charge was issued under Section 2 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.

The case was adjourned with a date of September 20 next set aside for hearing.