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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16091Assault · Co. Kildare · 18 Aug 2022

Carlow man placed on peace bond over Newbridge Train Station incident

Gardaí alleged that on 18 August 2022 Niall Davis, a 32-year-old man, kicked a woman in the chest during an argument on a train at Newbridge Train Station, Co Kildare. Davis's account is that it was a push, not a kick. The case was adjourned to allow time for a victim impact statement, and Davis later pleaded guilty to assault. On 12 September 2024 at Naas District Court, Judge Zaidan placed him on a 12-month peace bond.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Sep
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí alleged Niall Davis kicked a woman in the chest, but Davis's account is that it was a push.
Where
The incident occurred at Newbridge Train Station, Co Kildare.
When
The incident is alleged to have happened on 18 August 2022.
Cause
The incident happened during an argument on a train.
Other details
  • Davis is a 32-year-old man, and the victim is a woman.
  • Davis's solicitor said a number of people were involved in the incident.
  • Davis has no previous convictions, according to his solicitor.
  • Davis's address is listed as College Green, County Carlow.
Investigation
The case was previously adjourned to allow time for a victim impact statement.
Charges
Davis pleaded guilty to the assault offence.
In court
Davis was dealt with at Naas District Court on 12 September 2024 before Judge Zaidan.
Sentence
Judge Zaidan placed Davis on a 12-month peace bond.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí alleged Davis kicked a woman in the chest during an argument on a train. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Newbridge Train Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí alleged the incident happened on 18 August 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe case had previously been adjourned to allow time for a victim impact statement. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDavis pleaded guilty to the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Zaidan placed Davis on a 12-month peace bond. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDavis's solicitor said a number of people were involved in the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDavis's account is that it was a push, not a kick. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDavis has no previous convictions, according to his solicitor. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare court: County Carlow man placed on peace bond over Newbridge Train Station incident

    Reports the Naas District Court outcome, held on 12 September 2024: a guilty plea, a defence account that it was a push, and a 12-month peace bond. The incident is dated 18 August 2022.

    convicted, Niall Davis, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Davisvictim, female