‘Mum of the Year’ Ellie Kisyombe drops caution deal for trial on assault charge
Former Social Democrats hopeful is accused of alleged attack on Ukrainian woman at reception centre in 2019
Ellie Kisyombe leaves Blanchardstown court in March. Photo: Mark Condren
Mark Tighe
Ellie Kisyombe, the chef and former Social Democrats council candidate, has reversed her decision to accept a garda caution for an assault charge and is now to face a full trial.
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