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Case No. 17776Attempted robbery · Co. Kildare · 20 Mar 2024

Attempted knifepoint robbery at Clane charity shop detailed to Kildare court

Gardaí allege that Lorraine Hennessy, a 42-year-old woman, entered the NCBI shop in Clane, County Kildare, on 20 March 2024 and produced a small knife in an attempted robbery. She allegedly tried to open the till, was unsuccessful and then left. The allegation was heard at Naas District Court on 21 March 2024, when she was granted bail on strict conditions, including a bar on entering the shop. The case was adjourned to 18 July 2024 pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, which is the latest reported development.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí allege that Lorraine Hennessy, a 42-year-old woman, entered the NCBI shop in Clane.
  • Gardaí allege she tried to open the till, was unsuccessful and then left.
Where
The shop is the NCBI shop in Clane, County Kildare.
When
The attempted robbery is alleged to have taken place on 20 March 2024.
Weapon
Gardaí allege that Ms Hennessy produced a small knife.
Investigation
The knife was not recovered but is visible on CCTV footage.
Charges
Ms Hennessy is the suspect in an attempted robbery at the shop.
In court
  • The allegation was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday 21 March 2024.
  • The judge granted bail on strict conditions.
  • Her bail conditions bar her from entering the NCBI shop in Clane.
  • The case was adjourned to 18 July 2024 pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí allege the accused entered the shop. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe accused allegedly tried to open the till but was unsuccessful and then left. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe shop is the NCBI shop in Clane. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe attempted robbery took place on 20 March. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponGardaí allege the accused produced a small knife. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe knife was not recovered but is visible on CCTV footage. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is the suspect in an attempted robbery at the shop. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegation was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday 21 March. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge granted bail on strict conditions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused must not enter the NCBI shop in Clane. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to July 18 pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged attempted knifepoint robbery of charity shop detailed to Kildare court

    First report of this case. Adds the court appearance at Naas District Court on 21 March, the alleged knife and CCTV evidence, the bail conditions and the adjournment.

    accused, Lorraine Hennessy, 42, female, named, irish (judged from name)Lorraine Hennessy