A man charged with assault causing harm following an alleged domestic incident in Dublin has been granted bail subject to strict conditions.
Samuel David Oteri, 43, formerly of Buckingham Street, Dublin 1, was charged with assault causing harm on March 15.
The Venezuela-born Italian national, who has not yet entered a plea, appeared before Judge Derek Cooney, who heard a contested bail application.
Garda Mark Callinan objected to bail on the grounds of potential witness interference.
The court heard allegations that the injured party reported being attacked by the accused, who allegedly bit her on the arm and was described as acting "like a dog". Photographs of the woman's injuries were handed to the court, and she gave evidence in support of the bail objection.
The complainant told the court that she had been using her laptop for an online exam when the accused returned home after drinking. She alleged that he became aggressive, demanded her phone charger, and that an argument followed while she was trying to remain online using her phone.
The court heard allegations that the accused threatened to take her phone and leave so that she would not have data. It was further alleged that a struggle followed, during which he ended up on top of her and bit her on the arm.
Defence solicitor Tony Collier argued that bail should not be refused, submitting that his client had no previous convictions, no history of bench warrants, had lived and worked in Ireland for 10 years, and would comply with any conditions imposed.
Judge Cooney said the accused was entitled to the presumption of innocence and to bail, although he described the allegations, if true, as a barbaric form of behaviour and "some form of savagery".
The court granted cashless bail in the sum of €1,000, subject to strict conditions.
The accused was ordered to provide gardaí with an acceptable alternative address within 24 hours, have no contact with the complainant, sign on daily at a garda station, stay away from the woman, and remain contactable by phone.
The judge warned that failure to comply with the conditions would lead to revocation of bail.
The court heard that directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are required to determine whether the case will remain before the District Court or be sent forward to the Circuit Court.
The matter was adjourned for one week to monitor compliance with the bail terms.