The court heard Garda evidence that the accused was charged on Saturday night. File photograph: Alan BetsonA man has been charged with assault causing serious harm after the death of another man following an alleged incident in Co Roscommon on New Year’s Day. The court was told there was an alleged serious assault in Ballaghaderreen, in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Shutko, who is Ukrainian and lives in Co Roscommon 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. I was defending myself.”The court heard further charges may be forthcoming, given that a man has now died, as the State awaits directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Source: The Irish Times January 04, 2026 23:29 UTC