THIS is the father of two accused of biting and injuring a security guard's hand at an industrial estate car park where he was stopped on suspicion of stealing from vehicles.

Edward O'Reilly (27), of Fonthill Cottages, Clondalkin, is alleged to have bitten into the man's thumb and drawn blood.

He faces assault and theft charges.

The case against him was further adjourned at Blanchardstown District Court.

He is charged with assault causing harm to a man at Intel Car Park, Collinstown, Leixlip, on August 8, 2013.

He is also charged with stealing catalytic converters belonging to two men, causing criminal damage to a vehicle's exhaust and possession of a reciprocating saw for use in the course of a theft.

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The case had been before the court previously, and the prosecution requested a further adjournment.

This was consented to by defence solicitor Lorraine Stephens.

A state solicitor said the DPP was directing summary trial of the case in the district court.

Sgt Maria O'Callaghan said the defendant was being held by security staff in relation to an alleged theft from two vehicles in the car park.

"While being held, it is alleged he bit the thumb of the injured party," she said.

Blood was drawn, and the alleged victim had a number of tests carried out in England.

There was no medical report available, but the tests had come back clear, Sgt O'Callaghan said.

Judge McHugh remanded the defendant on continuing bail to appear again on January 23.

aphelan@herald.ie