A Longford man has been found guilty on all counts in connection with a violent incident in Longford town 4 years ago.
Denis Hannifin of Curry, Athlone Road, had pleaded NOT guilty to the assault of Denis McGinley, as well as to charges of affray and possession and production of a weapon and intentionally causing harm at Longford Shopping Centre on the 7th of December, 2018.
The trial got underway on Monday in front of Judge Francis Comerford and a jury of 7 women and 5 men finding,.
After just over two hours of deliberations, the jury returned a guilty verdict on all four counts.
Mr Hannifin was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on the 9th of May.
A number of other reports, including a victim impact statement, are also to be prepared before that date.
