Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17627Assault · Co. Kildare

Court hears claims of assault on partner at Naas District Court

A woman alleged at Naas District Court in County Kildare that her male partner punched and kicked her in the hallway of her home and held her down on a bed, where a choking action left her nearly passing out. The alleged incidents took place on two dates, in May 2022 and October 2023. The man appeared before the court seeking bail, and the initial application was refused because of a possibility of witness interference. As of the report published on 11 April 2024, the latest development, directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions were awaited.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • It was alleged that the woman was punched and kicked and grabbed around the neck by her partner.
  • It was alleged the woman was held down on a bed and nearly passed out because of a choking action.
Where
It was alleged the woman was punched and kicked in the hallway of her home.
When
The alleged incidents took place on two dates, in May 2022 and October 2023.
In court
  • The allegations were made at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
  • The man appeared before the court seeking bail.
  • The judge refused the initial bail application because of a possibility of witnesses being interfered with.
  • A garda said no bail conditions would satisfy her.
Investigation
Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions were awaited.
Other details
  • The court heard that the man is believed to be a flight risk because of the seriousness of the allegations.
  • The court heard that the couple have six children between them, aged between nine and mid-teens.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt was alleged the woman was held down on a bed and nearly passed out because of a choking action. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereIt was alleged the woman was punched and kicked in the hallway of her home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incidents are said to have taken place on two dates in May 2022 and October 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationDirections from the Director of Public Prosecutions were awaited. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegations were made at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man was before the court seeking bail. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe garda said no bail conditions would satisfy her. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge refused the initial bail application because of a possibility of witnesses being interfered with. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe court heard that the man is believed to be a flight risk because of the seriousness of the allegations. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 11 Apr2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Court hears woman's claim of being punched, kicked and grabbed around the neck by partner

    Court bail hearing report giving the allegations, the dates of the alleged incidents, and the refusal of initial bail.

    victim, femaleaccused, male