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Case No. 20017Theft · Co. Kildare · 10 Jul 2023

12-year-old boy appears in court over alleged €3,000 theft in Naas

A 12-year-old boy appeared at Naas District Court in connection with an alleged theft of an iPhone, an iPad and a keyboard worth about €3,000. The incident is claimed to have taken place at Newbridge Road, Naas, on July 10, 2023. The boy cannot be named because of his age, and the court directed that he not be identified. On August 18, 2023, Sgt Dave Hanrahan sought a remand to allow for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, the defending solicitor David Powderly said the boy consented, and free legal aid was granted. The matter is due to come before the court again on September 21, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 12-year-old boy appeared at Naas District Court in connection with an alleged theft.
Where
The incident is claimed to have taken place at Newbridge Road, Naas.
When
The incident is claimed to have taken place on July 10, 2023; the article gives only 'July 10 last' and the year is inferred from the publication date.
Charges
It is claimed the boy stole an iPhone, an iPad and a keyboard worth about €3,000 in total.
In court
  • The boy cannot be named because of his age, and the judge directed that he not be identified.
  • Sources differ on the judge: one names Judge Miriam Nolan as directing non-identification, and the other names Judge Walsh as granting free legal aid.
  • Free legal aid was granted to the boy.
  • The matter is due to come before the court again on September 21.
Investigation
Sgt Dave Hanrahan sought a remand date to allow for directions from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Other details
Defending solicitor David Powderly told the court the boy consented to the remand application.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 12-year-old boy appeared at Naas District Court in connection with an alleged theft. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident is claimed to have taken place at Newbridge Road, Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident is claimed to have taken place on July 10. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeIt is claimed the boy stole an iPhone, an iPad and a keyboard worth about €3,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe boy cannot be named because of his age, and the judge directed that he not be identified. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSgt Dave Hanrahan sought a remand date to allow for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Walsh granted free legal aid. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter is due to come before the court again on September 21. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defending solicitor told the court the boy consented to the remand application. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Aug2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: 12 year old boy on €3,000 theft charge

    Court appearance at Naas District Court by a 12-year-old boy. Adds the alleged items and value, the alleged location, the remand sought pending DPP directions, legal aid and the next court date. The article says the incident was on July 10 'last' and the year is inferred as 2023 from the publication date.

    accused, 12, male