Accused appear in Waterford court in connection with Birchwood fire
The man and woman's case came before Waterford District Court.
A man and woman have appeared in Waterford District Court this morning in connection with an investigation into a fire at a house in Birch Avenue, Birchwood estate in Waterford city.
Cian Stacey, of no fixed abode, and Jessica Dalton, with an address in Waterford City, were charged with one count of criminal damage during a special sitting of Clonmel District Court on Saturday, October 17. They were also charged with two counts of Section 4 Assault Causing Serious Harm, against individuals who cannot be named for legal reasons. They were remanded in custody.
On Tuesday morning, October 20, Cian Stacey (21) appeared via video link before Judge Catriona Murray. He was wearing a white t-shirt.
Solicitor Ken Cunningham told the judge that no application for bail had been made.
Sergeant John Phelan said that Stacey had another road traffic matter pending, that was unrelated to the earlier charges.
The matter was adjourned until November 17. The accused said: “Thank you” to the court at the end of the call.
Jessica Dalton (31) appeared in person in the courtroom wearing a maroon tracksuit. Mr. Cunningham stated that their position on bail will be reserved until the next occasion.
Judge Murray remanded Dalton in custody until November 17.
