Man Charged With Assault Of Elderly Woman In Westmeath Due Back In Court

He last appeared before the courts last week.

A man charged with the assault of an elderly woman in Westmeath is due back in court today.

54-year-old Peter Keaney, of 7 Hillside Close, Monksland, Athlone, Roscommon, is charged with section 3 assault causing harm to a woman in her 80s after allegedly entering the care home on April 29th.

He appeared before a sitting of Athlone District Court and Judge Bernadette Owens last week, after which he was remanded in custody.

He's due to appear before a sitting again today, when a bail application is expected to be made.

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