Naas District Court hears man facing charge in connection to assaulting wife

A man has been ordered to appear again before Naas District Court following allegations that he grabbed his wife by the neck and banged her head against the wall.

The 45-year-old man, is facing a charge of assault,  on November 2, 2018.

Sgt Brian Jacob outlined to Naas District Court how the accused 'grabbed her neck and  banged her head against the wall.'

The court heard how the accused's wife 'received marks to her head and back of her neck.'

Judge Desmond Zaidan refused to hear the charge before the District Court and ordered that it goes to the Circuit Court.

Judge Zaidan said: "The DPP thinks that it is a minor allegation."

The accused has been ordered to appear again before Naas District Court on June 20, next, for a Book of Evidence.