A man has appeared in court in Athlone charged in connection with an attack on an elderly woman at Sonas Nursing Home, Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath on Monday night.
Peter Keaney, 54, with an address at Hillside Close, Monksland, Athlone, Co Roscommon was charged with assault causing harm.
In Athlone District Court, Judge Bernadette Owens asked if there was an application for bail.
Sergeant Paul McNally told the court there was no application for bail and requested one week remand for custody.
Sgt McNally also told the court that there will be an objection to bail.
The court heard Mr Keaney is reserving his position on if he is taking up bail and Judge Owens advised 48 hours notice was needed ahead of any application.
Solicitor Mark Cooney was assigned to Mr Keaney during today’s proceedings and requested that he be referred for psychiatric assessment.
Judge Owens directed for a psychiatric assessment and report to be carried out.
Peter Keaney was remanded in custody to appear at Athlone District Court again on 8 May for DPP Directions.
