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Case No. 19178Robbery and assault · Co. Kildare · 3 Nov 2023

Bail granted for 18-year-old accused of robbery and assault in Newbridge

Shane Kelly, an 18-year-old man, is accused of robbing and assaulting a man on Edward Street in Newbridge, County Kildare, on 3 November 2023. Garda Detective Seamus Doyle alleged that he pinned the man against a wall, assaulted him, took €8 in coins and threatened to stab him, and CCTV footage is said to identify him. On 9 November 2023 Judge Desmond Zaidan granted him bail on his own €1,000 bond at Naas District Court, and the defence denies the robbery. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to 18 April 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Shane Kelly is alleged to have approached a man on the street, pinned him against a wall and assaulted him.
  • He is alleged to have robbed the man of €8 in coins and to have threatened to stab him.
Where
The alleged offences took place on Edward Street in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged offences took place on 3 November 2023.
Investigation
  • The accused was allegedly identified by CCTV footage.
  • The accused allegedly admitted the offence on the night but later retracted the admission after being shown footage.
Charges
Shane Kelly, 18, is accused of robbery and assault offences, which are allegations only.
In court
  • Bail was granted by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on 9 November 2023.
  • The case was adjourned to 18 April 2024.
Other details
  • The accused was placed on his own bond of €1,000.
  • The defence denies the robbery and says the accused never robbed the man of any money.
  • The case is not linked to separate Shane Kelly cases in Longford, which concern different incidents and a different person.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused allegedly approached a male on the street, pinned him against a wall, assaulted him and robbed him of €8 in coins. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe accused allegedly threatened to stab the alleged injured party. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place on Edward Street in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 3 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe accused was allegedly identified by CCTV footage. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe accused admitted the offence on the night but later retracted the admission after being shown footage. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail was granted to the 18-year-old man accused of robbery and assault offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe bail decision was made at Naas District Court on 9 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 18 April 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused was placed on his own bond of €1,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence says the accused never robbed the man of any money. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Bail granted for man accused of robbery and assault on man in County Kildare

    Court report on bail hearing at Naas District Court on 9 November 2023. Judge Desmond Zaidan granted bail on the accused's own bond of €1,000 and adjourned the case to 18 April 2024. The defence denies the robbery. Not linked to the existing Shane Kelly cases in Longford, which concern different incidents and a different person.

    accused, Shane Kelly, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Kellyvictim, male