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Case No. 16487Sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Alleged sexual assault in Kildare shop heard in Naas court

Gardaí said that on a morning in 2023 a man allegedly used a sheet of paper to run up the side of a woman's leg in a shop in County Kildare. The case was heard before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, 25 July 2024, when the accused, who was sick-noted for a medical procedure, did not attend and was represented by his solicitor, Seamus Boyle. The Director of Public Prosecutions indicated the case would be dealt with by summary disposal, and Judge Zaidan adjourned it to a later date with the accused remanded on continuing bail. The latest development is that the case has been adjourned and will resume at a later date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí said the accused allegedly used a sheet of paper to run up the side of a woman's leg.
Where
The alleged sexual assault took place in a shop in County Kildare.
When
The alleged incident took place in the morning on a date in 2023, which has not been specified.
In court
  • The case was heard before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, 25 July 2024.
  • The accused did not attend court because he was sick-noted for a medical procedure.
  • The accused was represented by defence solicitor Seamus Boyle.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions indicated the case would be dealt with by summary disposal.
  • Judge Zaidan adjourned the case to a later date for hearing.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported, and the accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.
Other details
  • Gardaí said the alleged event caused shock to the woman.
  • Judge Zaidan imposed reporting restrictions to protect the identity of the alleged injured party.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí said the accused allegedly used a sheet of paper to run up the side of a woman's leg. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged sexual assault took place in a shop in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place in the morning on a date in 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, 25 July 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused did not attend court because he was sick-noted for a medical procedure. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was represented by a defence solicitor. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions indicated the case would be dealt with by summary disposal. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan adjourned the case to a later date for hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí said the alleged event caused shock to the woman. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherJudge Zaidan imposed reporting restrictions to protect the identity of the alleged injured party. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jul2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged sexual assault incident occurred in County Kildare shop, court told

    Reports a Naas District Court hearing on 25 July 2024 in which gardaí outlined an alleged sexual assault in a Kildare shop in 2023. The case was adjourned, the accused was remanded on continuing bail, and reporting restrictions were imposed to protect the injured party's identity.

    accused, malevictim, female