Man charged over alleged assault on Catherine Connolly canvasser granted bail

Accused is charged with two counts of engaging in threatening, abusive, and insulting words or behaviour, and a single charge for assault causing harm to a named woman on October 24 in Dublin's north inner city

Daniel Soave, of Portland Row, Dublin 1, leaving the Criminal Courts of Justice on Parkgate Street in Dublin after he appeared before Dublin District Court on assault charges. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

A man arrested following an alleged assault on a woman canvassing for President-elect Catherine Connolly alongside Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald in Dublin has been granted bail.

Daniel Soave, 39, appeared before Judge Derek Cooney at Dublin District Court on Monday, facing charges under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act and section 6 of the Public Order Act. His case has been adjourned pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.