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Case No. 18602Affray · Co. Wicklow · 26 Jun 2021

Blessington man sent forward for trial over alleged affray

Brian Glynn, 40, of The Square, Blessington, County Wicklow, is accused of involvement in an affray on a bus in Blessington, which gardaí say took place on Main Street on June 26, 2021. Gardaí allege he was involved in an altercation with some youths and that he produced a hammer during the incident. A book of evidence was served on him, and on January 11, 2024 he appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court, where he was sent forward for trial. The latest development is that the trial is listed for the next sittings of Bray Circuit Court, which begin on February 6.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Brian Glynn, 40, is accused of being involved in an affray on a bus in Blessington.
  • Gardaí allege he was involved in an altercation with some youths on a bus.
Where
The alleged offence took place on Main Street, Blessington, according to gardaí.
When
The alleged incident took place on June 26, 2021.
Weapon
It is claimed he produced a hammer during the alleged incident.
Charges
The offence alleged is affray.
Investigation
A book of evidence was served on the accused.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on January 11, 2024.
  • The judge sent him forward for trial to the next sittings of Bray Circuit Court, which begin on February 6.
Other details
  • His address was given as The Square, Blessington, County Wicklow.
  • The other party is described only as some youths.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of being involved in an affray on a bus in Blessington. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí allege the accused was involved in an altercation with some youths on a bus. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place on the Main Street of Blessington. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on June 26, 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponIt is claimed the accused produced a hammer during the alleged incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA book of evidence was served on the accused. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on January 11. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge sent the accused forward for trial to the next sittings of Bray Circuit Court, which begins on February 6. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE: Blessington man sent forward for trial over alleged affray offence

    Reports the case being sent forward for trial after Naas District Court hearing on January 11, 2024. Adds the court details, the trial venue and date, and the alleged hammer.

    accused, Brian Glynn, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Glynn