Robbed blind man needed 60 stitches Friday, August 29th, 2008 * < prev * 1 of 1 * next > * [It was alleged that the defendant entered the off-licence in George’s St (above) and slashed the owner on the face.] The blind owner of a city centre off-licence received 60 stitches to his face after he was attacked by a man who raided his premises, it was stated in Waterford District Court this week. Before the court on Tuesday was James Halligan (26), with an address at 62 Logloss, Gracedieu, Waterford, who is charged with robbing €550 and six cans of Heineken the property of John Walsh at Walsh’s Off Licence, George’s St, Waterford, on August 15 last. Objecting to bail, Garda Joe Cawley, Waterford, said he opposed bail because of the seriousness of the charge. Two bench warrants for the arrest of the defendant had been issued on previous occasions and he was on court bail when the alleged incident occurred. It was alleged that the defendant entered the off-licence in George’s St, Waterford, and slashed the owner on the face. The injured man required 60 stitches in hospital. The injured party was completely blind and the defendant was under the influence of alcohol and cannabis during the attack. Mr Pat Newell, defence solicitor, said his client co-operated with the Gardai, had strong ties with Waterford and was due to commence a treatment course with Aiseiri. Refusing jurisdiction in the case, Judge Gerard Haughton said it was clearly a matter that should go to the Circuit Court and he was not prepared to grant bail. The alleged offence was committed when the defendant was on bail and two warrants had to be issued for his arrest previously. The defendant was remanded in custody for two weeks.
Sully wrote: » I can never understand the menatilty of these people. Just disgraceful and I hope he gets whats coming to him from the courts.
lugha wrote: » I see his solicitor pointed out that his client has "strong ties with Waterford" Has anybody any idea what his point might be?
mang wrote: » sure check the family name.. theres a particular family with that second name in the town, if its the same family.. they have all done worse.. hopefully he will get a good bating and have worse done to him
Freddie59 wrote: » Probably trying to make out that he wouldn't be a flight risk........:rolleyes:
lugha wrote: » Yeah. I guess that's probably it. I have to say if I was representing him I would be embarassed to even ask for bail!
Tzetze wrote: » Cannabis doesn't slash people's faces, scumbags do.
dlofnep wrote: » Correct. And besides, most stoners aren't the type of people who do.
jim o doom wrote: » Yeah inclined to agree with that - I was wondering where cannabis even came into it in the first place.. couldn't see a first post but I'm great at missing things
dlofnep wrote: » Says in the report that he blamed his actions on cannabis and alcohol. The weakest excuse ever. Alcohol and cannabis don't make you enter a store with intent to rob and beat up an old man. Quite frankly, the fella involved is well known in Waterford for being a pure and utter scumbag. The real shame is that he'll probably do 2 years at most, and will be out again doing the same old crap once he gets out. People like him will never change.
Sully wrote: » I always thought cannabis DOES have a tendency to make you go a bit "odd" and mixing it with alcohol (which we all know if you drink enough of without mixing can make you go "odd") would be a dangerous mix?
Cabaal wrote: » for feck sake, the poor lad, I knew of him and have passed the shop a million times but never went in there.
Sully wrote: » His solicitor is very well known and is quite a popular one. I would doubt he would use the excuse if he felt it was weak (not supporting the actions of the chap of course). I always thought cannabis DOES have a tendency to make you go a bit "odd" and mixing it with alcohol (which we all know if you drink enough of without mixing can make you go "odd") would be a dangerous mix?
