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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16690Burglary · Co. Kildare · 27 Jun 2024

Alleged burglary on barge in Sallins, accused remanded in custody

A burglary was allegedly committed on a barge in Osberstown, Sallins, Co Kildare, on 27 June 2024. Gardaí say the incident involved John Flynn, a 42-year-old whose listed address is 8 Millbank, Sallins. On 4 July 2024 gardaí presented the case at Naas District Court, where Judge Desmond Zaidan heard from him by video-link and remanded him in custody until 18 July. The most recent reported development is that remand until 18 July.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A burglary was allegedly committed on a barge.
Where
The alleged trespass was onto a barge in Osberstown, Sallins, Co Kildare.
When
The alleged incident took place on 27 June 2024.
Cause
Gardaí say the incident involved John Flynn, a 42-year-old.
Weapon
Gardaí said a weapon was allegedly used during the burglary, but its type was not disclosed.
Investigation
Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions had not yet been received.
In court
  • Gardaí presented the alleged incident at Naas District Court on 4 July 2024 before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • The accused appeared before Judge Zaidan by video-link.
Sentence
The judge remanded the accused in custody until 18 July.
Other details
  • The accused's listed address is 8 Millbank, Sallins.
  • The report was published by kildarenow.com on 9 July 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA burglary allegedly took place on a barge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged trespass was onto a barge in Osberstown, Sallins. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident was on 27 June 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponGardaí said a weapon was allegedly used during the burglary, but its type was not disclosed. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationDPP directions had not yet been received. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí presented the alleged incident to Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Zaidan by video-link. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge remanded the accused in custody until 18 July. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused's listed address is 8 Millbank in Sallins. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jul2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Burglary allegedly took place on barge, Kildare court told

    Court report of the accused's remand hearing at Naas District Court on 4 July 2024. Names the accused, gives his listed address and the remand date of 18 July, and says he appeared by video-link.

    accused, John Flynn, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Flynn