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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17973Breach of domestic violence order; theft · Co. Kildare

Bail granted for Kildare man accused of domestic violence order breach and thefts

A man appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on 7 March 2024 in an in-camera session, where he was accused of breaching a domestic violence order in County Kildare and of stealing groceries and alcohol from different stores. Gardaí told the court the injured party is the man's ex-partner and that the thefts were committed while he was on bail for other matters. The man, who has 49 previous convictions and a history of bench warrants, was granted bail on strict conditions including signing on at his local garda station three times a week and lodging his own bond. The case was adjourned to a date in July 2024 for hearing on all matters.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Charges
The man is accused of breaching a domestic violence order and of committing thefts in County Kildare.
Where
The offences are alleged to have occurred in County Kildare, and the court session took place at Naas District Court.
When
The court session took place on Thursday 7 March 2024.
Cause
Gardaí alleged the thefts were committed while the man was on bail for other matters.
Investigation
A garda alleged the man was caught stealing groceries and alcohol from different stores in Kildare.
In court
  • The man appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court in an in-camera session.
  • The judge granted the man bail on strict conditions, including signing on at his local garda station three times a week and lodging his own bond.
  • The judge adjourned the case to a date in July 2024 for hearing on all matters.
Other details
  • Gardaí told the court the injured party is the man's ex-partner.
  • The man has 49 previous convictions and a history of bench warrants.
  • A garda said the man is addicted to drugs and alcohol.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe court session took place on Thursday 7 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA garda alleged the man was caught stealing from different stores in Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man is accused of breaching a domestic violence order in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man is also accused of committing thefts in Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court in an in-camera session. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge granted the man bail on strict conditions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man must sign on at his local garda station three times a week and lodge his own bond. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to a date in July for hearing on all matters. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí told the court the injured party is the man's ex-partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man has 49 previous convictions and a history of bench warrants. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí claimed the theft offences were committed while the man was on bail for other matters. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge noted the man was allegedly caught stealing groceries and alcohol. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA garda said the man is addicted to drugs and alcohol. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Bail granted for Kildare man accused of domestic violence order breach and thefts

    Reports a bail hearing on 7 March 2024 at Naas District Court, where bail was granted on conditions and the case was adjourned to July. Gives the injured party as the man's ex-partner and states his prior convictions and bench warrant history.

    accused, male