Co Antrim man accused of trying to kill neighbour in year long dispute over dog fouling

The Charges Against Jason Lee Deignan

Jason Lee Deignan, a 47-year-old man from Carrickfergus, has been charged with attempting to murder another man outside their homes. The incident occurred in the town of Carrickfergus, where Deignan and the victim reside. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet clear, but it is reported that Deignan was refused bail.

The Investigation and Bail Refusal

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the police are working to gather more evidence. Deignan was refused bail due to the seriousness of the allegations against him.

The Unsettling Incident

The woman’s initial reaction was one of amusement, thinking that her partner had been pranked by their dog. However, as the minutes ticked by and her partner’s cries for help grew louder, she began to feel a sense of unease.

The pair were also involved in a dispute over a fence that was erected between their properties. The dispute escalated into a violent confrontation in 2018, resulting in the death of one of the men. The court heard that Deignan had been left with a permanent injury to his face after being punched in the face by the other man. The court also heard that the other man had been left with a permanent injury to his face after being punched in the response to Deignan’s attack.

The Bail Hearing

The bail hearing was a critical moment in the case, as it would determine whether Deignan would be allowed to return to his home in Carrickfergus. The judge, Mr Justice Scoffield, had to weigh the competing interests of Deignan’s right to freedom and the need to protect the injured party’s safety. • The judge considered the following factors:

The Judge’s Decision

Mr Justice Scoffield ultimately decided that Deignan’s proposed address in Carrickfergus was too close to the injured party’s home, and therefore denied his bail application. This decision was based on the judge’s assessment of the potential risks to the injured party’s safety. The judge’s decision was a significant setback for Deignan, who had been seeking to return to his home in Carrickfergus.

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