Waterford teen guilty of assaulting woman
Waterford Courthouse.
A Waterford teenager has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman.
Thomas Hayes (19) of The Drive, Fairfield, Baltimore Road, was arraigned at Waterford Circuit Court before Judge Eugene O'Kelly.
He committed assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act on August 27, 2024 at a location in Waterford City.
Defence counsel Gareth Hayden BL requested a probation report for the defendant and referenced that he suffered from 'a severe form of ADHD'.
Judge O'Kelly granted the application and requested a victim impact statement from the injured party.
Hayes was remanded on bail and will return to Court for sentencing in January 2026.
