A man has appeared in court in Athlone in connection with an attack on an elderly woman at a nursing home in Co Westmeath on Monday night.
Peter Keaney, 54, with an address at Hillside Close, Monksland, Athlone, Co Roscommon, was charged with Section 3 assault causing harm at the Sonas Nursing Home, Ballymahon Road, Athlone.
In Athlone District Court this morning, Judge Bernadette Owens asked if there was an application for bail.
Sergeant Paul McNally told the court there was no application for bail and requested one week remand for custody.
Sgt McNally also told the court that there will be an objection to bail.
Solicitor Mark Cooney was assigned to Mr Keaney during today’s proceedings and requested that he be referred for psychiatric assessment.
Judge Owens directed for a psychiatric assessment and report to be carried out.
Peter Keaney was remanded in custody to appear at Athlone District Court again on 8 May for DPP Directions.
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