Gardaí witnessed

Mr Delahunty repeated that there was no statement made. Judge Staunton replied:

Caroline Spencer Gardaí called to a domestic disturbance in April this year reported seeing 'visible injuries' to a woman's face.

Sergeant Michael Hickey told Judge Kevin Staunton that a woman had called Gardaí after her husband allegedly pinned her to a bed and hit her three times in her face with an open hand. The man was charged with assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.

Solicitor Hilary Delahunty said that 'no injuries' were reported, but Sgt Hickey interjected: "Injuries were witnessed by Garda."

Mr. Delahunty stated that the woman did not make a statement to Gardaí, to which Judge Staunton responded: "She called the guards and said she was attacked."

Mr. Delahunty repeated that there was no statement made. Judge Staunton replied: "No statement yet."