‘Vulnerable’ man nearly died while being robbed of €4
A MAN almost died after he was viciously attacked by two other men who robbed him of just €4, a court has heard.
The victim was allegedly set upon by the pair in the car park of a supermarket on Saturday night, a garda told a court. The 53-year- old man was described as ‘vulnerable’ and in the care of the HSE.
Patrick Sweeney, 20, and Stephen Scott, 24, appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court in Co. Donegal yesterday.
Garda Detective Joseph Kealy told the court he objected to bail for Mr Scott because of the seriousness of the case. He f elt Mr Scott, of 35 Meadowbank, Letterkenny, was a flight risk.
He told Judge Paul Kelly that the victim lived near the accused, and he feared the injured man could be intimidated. ‘I feel if they met on the road that he [the accused] would intimidate the injured party,’ he said.
The alleged attack was said to have taken place in the car park of a supermar- ket at Circular Road. A file is to be sent to the DPP and f urther charges are expected.
‘This man was severely assaulted. He was punched, kicked and stamped upon.
‘I think we’re very fortunate that the injured party didn’t receive fatal injuries,’ Detective Kealy told the court.
Mr Scott has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Judge Kelly refused bail and remanded him in custody to appear by videolink next Monday. Mr Sweeney, 20, of 11 Glencar Park, Letterkenny, did not apply for bail and will also appear by videolink on Monday.