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Case No. 22722Assault (alleged racist assault) · Co. Kildare · 15 May 2022

Alleged racist assault on taxi driver in Newbridge, Kildare

Niall Casey, 34, and Gareth Owens, 30, both of Milltown, were granted bail at Naas District Court on 19 January 2023 after being accused of assaulting a black taxi driver in Newbridge on 15 May 2022, allegedly calling him racial slurs and kicking and punching him during a physical altercation on the street.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatAn alleged racist assault took place in Newbridge on a black taxi driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe incident allegedly led to a physical altercation on the street in which the driver was kicked and punched, breaking his glasses. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe driver was allegedly called 'a black b**tard' and a 'n****r' during the altercation. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe driver later had to attend Naas General Hospital as a result of his alleged injuries. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí relayed the allegation to Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, January 19. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe pair were granted bail until the case returns to court on March 7 for election. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBoth men must reside at the address on the charge sheet and notify gardaí of any change of address within 24 hours. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThey must sign on at their local garda station twice daily. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThey must have no direct or indirect contact with any State witnesses or the alleged injured party. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThey must abide by a curfew of 10pm to 6am. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThey must be of sober habits. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThey must provide a contact number to gardaí and be contactable at all times. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBoth accused were ordered to stay out of Newbridge, with an exception for Mr Owens to collect his social welfare payments. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jan2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged racist attack took place in Newbridge, County Kildare

    Details of the alleged racist assault, the court appearance before Judge Desmond Zaidan, and the strict bail conditions imposed on both accused, including a curfew, twice-daily sign-on, and a stay-out-of-Newbridge order.

    accused, Niall Casey, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Caseyaccused, Gareth Owens, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gareth Owensvictim, male