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Case No. 11518Criminal damage · Co. Kildare · 10 Mar 2024

Father and son before Naas court over alleged €8,000 vehicle damage

Paul Smithers senior and his son Paul Smithers junior appeared at Naas District Court over alleged damage to a car at Calverstown Little, Kilcullen, on 10 March 2024. Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAbout €8,000 worth of damage was allegedly caused to a car. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged damage happened at Calverstown Little, Kilcullen. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged damage happened on 10 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA father and son appeared at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge sent the case forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe injured party is an ex of a relative of the two defendants. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIf an alibi forms part of the defence, the prosecution must be given notice. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jan2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Father and son in Kildare court after €8,000 worth of damage allegedly caused to vehicle

    First report of this case in the sources provided. It names the two accused, the court appearance, the value of the alleged damage, the location and the referral to Naas Circuit Court for trial.

    accused, Paul Smithers senior, 42, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Smithers senioraccused, 22, irish (judged from name)victim