A 40-yr-old woman and a 16-yr-old girl appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on charges linked to a serious assault in Co Tipperary last weekend that left a young woman in critical condition in hospital.
The teenager, who cannot be identified because of her age, is accused of assault causing serious harm to 29-year-old Scarlett Faulkner on the side of the road near the village of Birdhill last Saturday.
Detective Garda Andrea Coonan from Thurles Garda Station gave evidence of formally arresting and charging the teenager, who confirmed she understood the charges when cautioned yesterday.
The woman, who also cannot be named by order of the court, faces four charges including violent disorder, reckless endangerment and two counts of burglary. The court heard these formed part of 24 hours of serious violent offending.
Garda Seamus Kelly told the court the woman made no reply when charged and cautioned.
Gardaà objected to bail due to the serious nature of the charges and the risk of further feud-related activity.
Detective Garda Coonan said Scarlett Faulkner suffered extensive head injuries in the attack and remains in a critical condition in hospital. She added there are grave concerns for her health.
Judge Carol Anne Coolican refused bail for both defendants because of the seriousness of the charges.
She remanded the teenage girl in detention and the woman in custody. Both are to appear before Tipperary District Court sitting in Thurles via videolink on 1 April.
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