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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19826Threats · Co. Kildare

Interim barring order granted against man who pulled knife on family member

A man was reported to have pulled a knife on a family member, and the incident date is not given. His parents applied for protection at Naas District Court in County Kildare, telling the court he drinks all the time and fearing they would be attacked. The court was told he had gone to rehab but later relapsed, and that he had said he would stick the knife in the family member's throat. Judge Miriam Walsh granted an interim barring order, as reported by Kildare Now on 15 September 2023, and no arrest or charge is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was reported to have pulled a knife on a family member.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The incident date is not given, and the court report was published on 15 September 2023.
Cause
The parents told the court he drinks all the time and that his behaviour is threatening.
Weapon
The man was reported to have pulled a knife on a family member.
Other details
  • He was reported to have said he would stick the knife in the family member's throat.
  • The court was told he had gone to rehab but later relapsed, and his father described him as a functioning alcoholic who goes to work every day.
  • The court was told he moved back home after his girlfriend threw him out over drugs.
In court
His parents applied for protection, saying they feared either of them would be attacked.
Investigation
No arrest or garda investigation is reported in the articles.
Charges
No criminal charge is reported; the case was a protection application.
Sentence
Judge Miriam Walsh granted an interim barring order.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man pulled a knife on a family member. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe man pulled a knife on a family member. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe parents applied for protection and told the court he is drinking all the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Miriam Walsh granted an interim barring order. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man said he would stick the knife in the family member's throat. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man had gone to rehab but later relapsed. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Sep2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Man 'pulled a knife on family member'

    Report of a Naas District Court hearing on a protection application. The incident date and the man's identity are not given.

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