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Case No. 16970Kidnapping of a child, assault causing harm, breach of safety order, theft, burglary · Co. Clare

Ennis man faces kidnapping charge recommendation and remanded in custody

A 26-year-old man from Ennis, County Clare, is alleged to have assaulted his ex-partner, a woman, and gardaí have photographs of her taken after the alleged assault. The case was reported on 13 June 2024, when gardaí told Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis that they would recommend to the DPP that he be charged with kidnapping a child. He is also facing four other charges: assault causing harm, breach of a Safety Order, theft and burglary. The judge refused bail and remanded him in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 26-year-old man from Ennis, County Clare, is to be recommended for a charge of kidnapping a young child.
Where
The court appearance took place at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis.
When
The court appearance was reported on 13 June 2024.
Charges
  • Gardaí will recommend to the Director of Public Prosecutions that the man be charged with kidnapping of a child, and directions are to be sought from the DPP.
  • The man faces four other charges: assault causing harm against his ex-partner, breach of a Safety Order, theft and burglary.
Investigation
Gardaí have photographs of the woman taken after the alleged assault.
In court
Gardaí objected to bail, and the judge refused bail and remanded the man in custody.
Sentence
Gardaí said the man is likely to face a lengthy sentence if convicted.
Other details
  • The man made no admissions during his Garda interview.
  • In interview the man claimed he was stabbed by his ex-partner and had defensive wounds to his right palm and face.
  • Gardaí said the assault was serious and was committed in front of young children.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 26-year-old Ennis man is to be recommended for a charge of kidnapping a young child. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe court appearance took place at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have photographs of the woman taken after the alleged assault. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeGardaí said they would recommend that the accused be charged with kidnapping of a child. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is facing four charges: assault causing harm against his ex-partner, breach of a Safety Order, and theft and burglary. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused bail and remanded the accused in custody. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceGardaí said the accused is likely to face a lengthy sentence if convicted. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe accused made no admissions during his Garda interview. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherIn interview the accused claimed he was stabbed by his ex-partner and had defensive wounds to his right palm and face. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the assault was serious and was committed in front of young children. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jun2024
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Gardaí to recommend to DPP that Ennis man be charged with kidnapping child - Clare Echo

    Court appearance in which gardaí objected to bail and the judge remanded the accused in custody. Gardaí will recommend a kidnapping charge to the DPP, and the accused faces four other charges, including assault causing harm against his ex-partner.

    accused, 26, malevictim, female