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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16061Assault · Co. Kildare

Father accused of 'boxing' son in face at Naas District Court

A man is accused of assault after allegedly 'boxing' his son in the face, with the son allegedly sustaining a cut to the mouth, bruising and swelling, as outlined to the court by gardaí. The incident date, location and the ages and nationalities of the man and his son are not given in the sources. The case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday 12 September 2024, where the DPP indicated summary disposal, the judge accepted jurisdiction, and the defendant, appearing by video-link from custody, was adjourned to a later September date and remanded in custody. The latest development is that the case is adjourned, and the defence said a High Court bail application is due to be heard soon.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man is accused of 'boxing' his son in the face.
  • The son allegedly sustained a cut to his mouth, bruising and swelling.
Charges
The man is accused of assault.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court, Kildare.
When
  • The case was heard on Thursday 12 September 2024; the incident date is not given.
  • The tracker lists the article as dated 17 September 2024, while the article gives its publication date as 18 September 2024.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan told the court of the alleged assault.
In court
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan presided and said he would accept jurisdiction over the case.
  • The DPP indicated that the case should be dealt with by summary disposal.
  • The defendant appeared by video-link because he is in custody.
  • The case was adjourned to a later date in September and marked for progress.
Sentence
The defendant was remanded in custody until the case resumes; no sentence has been reported.
Other details
  • The defence said there is a mental health issue and a psychiatric report will be sought.
  • The defence said a High Court bail application is due to be heard soon.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA father has been accused of 'boxing' his son in the face. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe son allegedly sustained a cut to his mouth. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe case was heard on Thursday 12 September 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe DPP indicated that the case should be dealt with via summary disposal. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared by video-link because he is in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said he would accept jurisdiction over the case. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to a later date in September and marked for progress. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded in custody until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe son allegedly sustained bruising and swelling. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence said a High Court bail application was due to be heard soon. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence said there is a mental health issue and a psychiatric report will be sought. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 17 Sep2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man ‘boxed’ his own son in the face — claim heard in Kildare court

    First report of this case. Adds that the accused appeared by video-link from custody, that the DPP indicated summary disposal, that the judge accepted jurisdiction, that a mental health issue is involved with a psychiatric report sought, and that a High Court bail application was expected. No incident date or location is given.

    accused, male