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Case No. 16110Assault and robbery · Co. Kildare · 4 Sep 2024

Gardaí investigate assault and robbery at Power's Court, Newbridge

On the evening of Wednesday 4 September 2024, a man was approached at Power's Court, beside Eyre Street, in Newbridge, County Kildare, by two males in dark masks and clothing. He was punched in the face and a small sum of money was stolen from him, and the two males ran off towards College Park Road. Gardaí described the incident as an assault and robbery on 11 September 2024, though a garda spokesperson told the Leinster Leader that a burglary report had been received at about 9pm. No arrest or charge has been reported, and investigations are ongoing, with anyone holding information asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station.

  1. Reported11 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí in Newbridge are investigating an incident of assault and robbery against a man.
  • A man was approached by two males dressed in dark masks and clothing.
  • The man was punched in the face and a small sum of money was stolen from him.
Where
The incident took place at Power's Court, beside Eyre Street, in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident happened on the evening of Wednesday 4 September 2024, with a report received at about 9pm.
Investigation
  • Sources differ on the offence: Garda Mark Connolly described it as assault and robbery, while a garda spokesperson told the Leinster Leader it was a report of burglary.
  • Investigations are ongoing, and gardaí have asked anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
The two male suspects ran off in the direction of College Park Road.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí based in Newbridge are investigating an incident of assault and robbery. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA man was approached by two males dressed in dark masks and clothing. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man was punched in the face and a small sum of money was stolen from him. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at Power's Court, beside Eyre Street, in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on the evening of Wednesday 4 September 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said gardaí received a report of a burglary at about 9pm on 4 September 2024 in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí asked anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe two male suspects ran off in the direction of College Park Road. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Sep2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí in Newbridge, County Kildare investigating following assault and robbery incident

    First report of the incident. Garda Mark Connolly described it as an assault and robbery on KFM. A garda spokesperson told the Leinster Leader it was a report of burglary at about 9pm. No arrest or charge is reported.

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