Ireland Athy robbery suspect sent forward for trial
Gardaí allege that Matthew Beckett, a 31-year-old man, robbed another person of €100 in cash at a store on Leinster Street in Athy, County Kildare, on February 4, and that the robbery was a knifepoint robbery allegedly assisted by a woman whose identity was not disclosed in court. He also faces an allegation of assault causing harm against a person on July 7, 2021, in the Church View area. Beckett appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on May 16, where his solicitor said he is fully contesting the accusations and the matter was adjourned to July 23. Reported on June 11, 2024, the robbery case was sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Criminal Court, and the assault case was adjourned to June 27 for mention.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court22 May
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí allege that Matthew Beckett, a 31-year-old man, robbed another person of €100 in cash.
- The suspect was allegedly assisted by a woman whose identity was not disclosed in court, and the suspects allegedly fled the scene on foot.
- Where
- The alleged robbery took place at a store on Leinster Street in Athy, County Kildare.
- Beckett's listed address is in Nurney, County Kildare.
- When
- The robbery is alleged to have happened on February 4, with the year not given in the reports.
- Weapon
- The robbery was allegedly a knifepoint robbery.
- Charges
- Beckett also faces an allegation of assault causing harm against a person on July 7, 2021, in the Church View area.
- In court
- The case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, May 16, before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
- Defence solicitor Matthew Byrne said his client is fully contesting the accusations.
- The judge adjourned the matter to July 23, and Beckett was remanded on continuing bail.
- A June report says Beckett is currently remanded in custody, which differs from the May report of continuing bail.
- Judge Zaidan sent the robbery case forward for trial at Naas Circuit Criminal Court, as reported on June 11, 2024.
- The assault causing harm case was adjourned to June 27 for mention.
- Investigation
- Gardaí served a book of evidence in the robbery case, while the May report described the adjournment as allowing time for one to be prepared.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe suspect was allegedly assisted by a woman whose identity was not disclosed in court. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe robbery allegedly took place at a store on Leinster Street in Athy. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe accused's address is listed as 1737 Church View in Nurney. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe robbery took place at a store on Leinster Street in Athy. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe robbery is alleged to have happened on February 4. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe assault allegation relates to July 7, 2021. (kildarenow.com)
- weaponThe robbery was allegedly a knifepoint robbery. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationThe adjournment allows time for the preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe defendant faces an allegation of robbing another person of €100 in cash. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe defendant also faces an allegation of assault causing harm. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeGardaí allege that a 31-year-old robbed a person of €100 in cash in Athy. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe accused also faces an allegation of assault causing harm on July 7, 2021 in the Church View area. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, May 16. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defence solicitor said the accused is fully contesting the accusations. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge adjourned the matter to July 23. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
- courtGardaí served a book of evidence on the accused in the robbery case. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Zaidan sent the robbery case forward for trial at Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe assault causing harm case was adjourned to 27 June for mention. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe suspects allegedly fled the scene on foot. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe accused is remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Jun2024Athy, County Kildare robbery suspect has case sent forward for trial
Reports the robbery case being sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Criminal Court, the defence contesting the charges, and the adjournment of the separate assault causing harm case to 27 June.
accused, Matthew Beckett, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Matthew Beckettvictimsuspect, female - 22 May2024Alleged assault and robbery incidents detailed in Kildare court
Adds the separate assault allegation (July 7, 2021, Church View region), the Naas District Court hearing on May 16, the defence position that the accusations are being fully contested, the adjournment to July 23 for a book of evidence, and continuing bail.
accused, Matthew Beckett, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Matthew Beckettvictim